Archive snapshot · Defense
Wed, Nov 4, 8:32 AM ET
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European defense stocks slide as Democrats' election sweep dents spending optimism
A strong Democratic showing has investors reassessing expectations for higher European and US defense budgets, pressuring the sector.
Bloomberg.com · +2 outlets
Alphabet in talks to join Pentagon's Golden Dome missile defense project
Google's parent joining the missile shield effort would mark a notable entry by a major tech firm into strategic defense, though political risk clouds the progr
TradingKey · +13 outlets
RTX's Raytheon wins $24.4B multi-year contract for SM-6 interceptors
The multi-year award locks in long-term production of the Navy's primary surface-to-air interceptor amid heavy global munitions demand.
scanx.trade · +10 outlets
US approves potential $2.1B sale of 500 Patriot interceptors to Ukraine
The proposed sale aims to replenish Kyiv's air defenses as Patriot interceptor stocks run short.
The Defense Post · +13 outlets
Lockheed Martin to invest $420M in Arkansas missile production expansion
The Camden expansion adds capacity and roughly 650 jobs as the US works to rebuild missile inventories.
Seeking Alpha · +14 outlets
Lockheed Martin lands $2.1B Ukraine missile order with production ramp
The order reflects sustained demand for US munitions flowing to Ukraine and pressure to accelerate output.
Simply Wall St · +1 outlets
Blackstone invests $1 billion in new defense tech firm Falcata
The private equity giant's first major defense-tech bet signals growing institutional capital flowing into the sector.
scanx.trade · +9 outlets
Elbit Systems wins $170M, 15-year IDF artillery training contract
The long-term Israeli contract expands Elbit's training and simulation portfolio with its domestic military.
ad-hoc-news.de · +13 outlets
Aselsan signs $1.1B overseas air-defense export contract
The Turkish defense giant's largest export deal underscores Ankara's growing role in global air-defense markets.
TipRanks · +5 outlets
France tasks Naval Group to develop large oceangoing underwater drone
Paris signed a contract for an operational demonstrator, with sea trials planned for 2028.
Defensenews · +2 outlets
France launches defense industry 'pact' to field naval drones fast
The government aims to build a national drone-maker ecosystem able to deliver tailored systems quickly to its navy.
Defensenews · +2 outlets
Lockheed Martin closes Ultra Maritime acquisition
The deal adds undersea warfare systems to Lockheed's portfolio amid rising demand for anti-submarine capabilities.
Defense and Munitions · +14 outlets
SNC pulls out of Navy trainer jet competition, leaving Textron likely winner
The withdrawal narrows the UJTS field, with an award expected between July and September 2027.
Breakingdefense · +3 outlets
US Air Force seeks industry bids for new cruise missile for Ukraine
The service wants contractors to mass produce the Extended Range Attack Munition for Kyiv.
Defensenews · +14 outlets
Airbus drops Wingman drone, prioritizes U760 Ravenstorm for Germany
Airbus shifted course to meet Berlin's accelerated timeline, favoring a subsonic drone with a 500kg internal payload.
Breakingdefense
Hanwha Defense USA wins first US Navy shipbuilding contract for Medium Landing Ship
The award marks the Korean firm's entry into US naval shipbuilding amid Marine Corps distributed-operations plans.
Ocean News & Technology · +12 outlets
Thales subsidiary Advanced Acoustic Concepts wins $53.9M Navy mine-hunting contract
The award covers remote mine-hunting modules plus engineering support for the US Navy.
Breakingdefense · +1 outlets
Babcock launches Pelorus platform linking warship construction and fleet support
The UK firm's digital platform aims to connect build, operations and maintenance data across a ship's life.
Defensenews · +1 outlets

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