State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF News - May 6, 2026
Defense Stocks Sink on U.S.-Iran Peace Deal, Ending Two-Month Conflict
Reports of U.S.-Iran diplomatic progress on May 6, 2026, triggered a sharp drop in oil prices and a broad equity market rally [3, 16, 20]. Both nations are...
RTX Secures Record 120-Unit SharpSight Radar Order, Expanding Global Distribution
Raytheon, an RTX business, secured its largest single contract to date for SharpSight multi-domain surveillance radars. Global distributor Blue Raven ordered...
U.S. and Iran signal peace, pressuring defense stocks as oil plunges 8%
Washington and Tehran are finalizing a one-page memorandum of understanding to pause hostilities. This May 6 report establishes a diplomatic framework...
🟢 XAR is trading 3.3% up today on RTX's record Raytheon radar order from Blue Raven
XAR is trading 3.3% up today as RTX's Raytheon unit secured a record 120-unit order for its SharpSight radar system from Blue Raven, boosting sentiment across...
RTX's Raytheon Secures Record 120-Unit Order for SharpSight Radar
Raytheon, an RTX business unit, received its largest single order to date for the SharpSight surveillance radar system. Blue Raven awarded the contract for the...
Boeing passes 737 MAX 10 braking test, aiming for 2026 certification
Boeing completed a high-energy braking test on the 737 MAX 10 aircraft. This trial simulates a rejected takeoff at maximum weight to satisfy aviation...
US Air Force plans $3.36 billion Air Force One upgrade, citing reliability
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) will invest $3.36 billion to modernize its executive airlift fleet. This modernization program will span the next five years. The...
Anduril Leads Space Force Golden Dome Project, Targeting Advanced Missile Threats
Anduril Industries announced on May 6, 2026, that it will lead an industry team to develop space-based interceptor capabilities for the U.S. Space Force. The...