defense

Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) shares are up on Friday as the company navigates a challenging market environment. • Ondas stock is among today’s top performers. What’s behind ONDS gains? Significant New Orders Ondas has received multiple orders totaling around $6 million for dozens of...

The recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela reignited global attention on geopolitical risks. While this supports an eventual ramp-up of government defense budgets, investors are increasingly viewing aerospace and defense ETFs as a way to hedge potential geopolitical volatility. •...

President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on major defense contractors, targeting their reliance on stock buybacks and executive compensation at the expense of production speed.  RTX stock is moving. See the chart and price action here.  Trump made an announcement at Mar-a-Lago on...

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV) stock dipped in Tuesday's extended trading after the company released its second-quarter earnings report, missing the analyst EPS estimate. Here's a look at the details in the report.  AVAV stock is moving. Watch the price action here. The Details: ...

Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ:DPRO) on Thursday announced that it has bagged a significant international military order for Commander 3XL drones. DPRO stock is racing ahead of the pack. Watch the momentum here The order, placed through a recognized defense contractor, represents a significant milestone...

Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT) shares are trading lower on Tuesday, among other defense stocks, after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested the government may ask them to cut back on buybacks to address shortfalls in deliveries. • LMT is trading in a tight range. See the market dynamics...

Velo3D's defense contracts with the U.S. Army and RTX Corp (NYSE:RTX), formerly Raytheon Technologies, may be grabbing headlines, but the bigger growth story could be unfolding in orbit. SpaceX is already a customer, and that relationship shows how the company's metal 3D printing platform can...

Velo3D has gone from near bankruptcy to a Nasdaq relisting in under a year. Now, with the U.S. Army and RTX Corp (NYSE:RTX), formerly Raytheon Technologies, as partners, the metal 3D-printing specialist isn't just surviving—it's embedding itself into America's defense supply chain. Track RTX stock...

In the midst of escalating geopolitics and a military resurgence in Europe, WisdomTree Investments has introduced an ETF squarely targeting the continent’s rapidly rearming defense industry. Gliding a 45 basis point expense fee, WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (NYSE:WDEF) seeks to replicate...

While investors obsess over record highs in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, one sector quietly crushed them both last quarter, and real money is pouring in fast. In the first half of 2025, the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE:ITA) surged 25%, marking the fund's best half-year...

Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PLTR) has become synonymous with defense-grade artificial intelligence, anchored by its government contracts, profitable growth and recent S&P 500 inclusion. But another name is now sparking serious interest: BigBear.ai Holdings Inc (NYSE:BBAI). BigBear.ai's...

Lockheed Martin Corp. is a defense company that uses its capital to generate profits most efficiently as compared to its peers; however, the year-over-year growth of this specific metric has been tepid. What Happened: A company’s capital efficiency, or how profitable a company is with the...

U.S. futures were trading higher on Tuesday after a positive day of trading on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher. President Donald Trump announced a “ceasefire” in a Truth Social post, saying that "THE 12 DAY WAR" will be considered "ended." Despite this,...

BlackRock, in its latest note, highlighted the defense sector as a prime investment opportunity, driven by accelerating geopolitical fragmentation and a global emphasis on national security. What Happened: The financial giant is sharpening its focus on specific regions and technologies, with a...

BofA Securities analyst Andrew Obin hosted investor meetings at the Paris Air Show with Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON), Eaton Corp (NYSE:ETN), Parker-Hannifin Corp (NYSE:PH), Ametek Inc (NYSE:AME), and ITT Inc (NYSE:ITT). All the companies the analyst met with were bullish on increased...