Archive snapshot · Defense
Fri, Jul 24, 2:50 AM ET
Lockheed Martin, RTX raise 2026 guidance as Pentagon restocks weapons after Iran war
Major US defense contractors lifted their full-year outlooks after strong Q2 earnings driven by Pentagon missile replenishment and record backlogs exceeding $23
Reuters · +14 outlets
Oracle secures 7 billion dollar Pentagon software contract for defense consolidation
Oracle won a 10-year Pentagon contract worth up to $7 billion to consolidate defense software systems, marking a major expansion into military IT infrastructure
CNBC · +7 outlets
Northrop Grumman wins 20 billion dollars in awards as defense demand accelerates
Northrop Grumman received $20 billion in new contract awards, reflecting accelerating defense demand driven by Pentagon restocking and global tensions.
Smartkarma · +5 outlets
US defense sales surge on Iran war as missile backlogs and orders swell globally
US weapons makers report surging sales and record order backlogs as the Pentagon replenishes missile stocks amid the Iran conflict and global defense spending i
Chosunbiz · +14 outlets
House authorizes $1.15 trillion defense budget while sector remains undervalued
House approved a $1.15 trillion defense budget authorization even as analysts argue major defense stocks remain undervalued relative to growth prospects.
Breaking Defense · +1 outlets
US weapons makers confront Europe's push for greater local production control
American defense contractors face pressure as European governments seek to increase indigenous weapons manufacturing capabilities and reduce dependence on US su
Breaking Defense · +13 outlets
Lockheed Martin launches European PAC-3, ATACMS, HIMARS partnerships for NATO readiness
Lockheed Martin outlined partnerships with European firms to produce and support advanced missile defense and precision strike systems as NATO strengthens its c
Defence Industry Europe · +5 outlets
Lockheed Martin Ventures to invest $100 million in European defense startups
Lockheed's venture arm will invest $100 million in emerging European defense firms developing quantum computing, autonomy, and advanced manufacturing technologi
Breaking Defense · +14 outlets
Lockheed claims Morfius X-Rotor can neutralize 50 drones per flight
Lockheed Martin demonstrated the Morfius X-Rotor microwave weapon system, claiming it can disable dozens of drones mid-flight, though independent verification r
Escudo Digital · +14 outlets
Boeing Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft makes Farnborough debut
Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed fighter became the first collaborative combat aircraft to participate in a multinational exercise, attracting international in
Defense News · +14 outlets
Anduril, Archer Aviation partner on hybrid-electric VTOL for defense missions
Anduril and Archer Aviation jointly developed a hybrid-electric autonomous vehicle platform for military and commercial applications, showcasing emerging defens
Breaking Defense · +14 outlets
BAE Systems enters uncrewed fighter competition with Brontanax design
BAE Systems unveiled its Brontanax autonomous fighter jet design, directly competing in the lucrative collaborative combat aircraft market alongside Boeing and
Defense News · +14 outlets
Ondas Holdings climbs 8 percent on $70 million defense contract wins
Ondas Holdings announced $70 million in defense contract awards, driving investor interest in the drone and wireless communications company amid broader defense
parameter.io · +3 outlets
Rocket Lab wins $266 million Space Force contract for suborbital Alaska launches
Rocket Lab secured a $266 million Space Force contract for suborbital launches from Alaska, part of broader Pentagon spending on space capabilities and hyperson
Tech Times · +14 outlets
Anduril scales back Rheinmetall partnership after one year of collaboration
Anduril reduced its partnership with German arms maker Rheinmetall after just one year, signaling challenges in the emerging defense tech joint venture space.
Crypto Briefing · +4 outlets
L3Harris Technologies wins Space Force missile-defense satellite contract
L3Harris secured a major Space Force contract for missile-defense satellite systems, benefiting from increased Pentagon space infrastructure investments.
simplywall.st · +14 outlets
Thales strengthens German industrial presence with major defense contract win
French defense firm Thales landed a significant German defense contract, deepening its European manufacturing footprint amid NATO capability expansions.
The Futurum Group · +2 outlets
AeroVironment climbs on analyst upgrade and new defense contract momentum
AeroVironment shares rose after an analyst upgrade combined with new defense contract wins, reflecting investor interest in the fast-growing drone market.
Quiver Quantitative · +8 outlets

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