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The Trump administration is determined to bring manufacturing activity back to the U.S., and tariffs are one of its important tools. In mid-August, President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on certain drones and their components to take effect on Sept. 3, 21 days later. “We view the move as positive for domestic producers,” wrote Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu at the time, noting that AeroVironment AEVEX Teledyne Technologies Redwire Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and Elbit Systems could benefit.

Oil price strength and higher energy costs are feeding through to inflation readings, which keeps pressure on interest rates and government budgets. Defense spending can become harder to plan in this setting, so financially solid contractors can have an edge. This article focuses on drone defense companies with robust balance sheets and strong cash positions and highlights three stocks from this group that merit a closer look. The three stocks profiled below are just a starting point, since...

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after trade negotiations between the United States and Canada broke down, sparking concerns over new 50% tariffs and retaliatory trade measures.

President Trump signed a proclamation on August 13, imposing sweeping new tariffs on foreign drone imports. American drone manufacturers, including AeroVironment Inc. (NASDAQ:AVAV), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS), and Red Cat Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:RCAT), are among the clear winners of a policy specifically designed to redirect business their way. The Tariff Structure The […]

China urged the U.S. to remove new tariffs on drones and related parts.

In early August 2026, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions reported second-quarter revenue of US$458.8 million and higher net income year-on-year, raised its 2026 revenue outlook to US$1.75–US$1.81 billion, and highlighted new defense work including Javelin seeker development and support for Japan’s SPY-7 missile defense tests. These developments, alongside new U.S. tariffs aimed at boosting domestic drone production, highlight Kratos’ growing role in priority defense programs spanning...

American drone companies got a sudden lift in the stock market Friday after President Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on imported drones.

Drone makers and suppliers, including two companies with ties to the Trump family, rallied Friday after the White House said it’s applying a tariff on imports of unmanned aircraft systems and their components.

Drone stocks are rising following President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies on imported drones and components.

Trump’s new tariffs put duties of up to 100% on imported drones and parts while encouraging companies to manufacture more products in the U.S.

Investing.com -- President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Thursday imposing aggressive tariffs on imports of unmanned aircraft systems and their critical components under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. The action establishes a layered duty regime designed to curb reliance on foreign supply chains, address pressing national security concerns, and accelerate domestic production capacity across the industrial base. Under the new order, heavy industrial and military-grade drones, specif

AXON's EBITDA rises 29.9% in Q1 2026, but margin pressure from costs, tariffs and investments remains a focus for future performance.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after defense contractor stocks extended their broader 2026 underperformance, with the sector offering little protection from the macro repricing triggered by the jobs report.

Defense drone stocks are surging at midday Thursday after a Wall Street Journal and CNBC report indicated the Pentagon is in talks with drone manufacturers about funding deals that could include direct federal equity stakes. Unusual Machines (NYSE:UMAC) stock leads the rally with a 58% intraday jump, while Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ:RCAT) stock is up ... Trump Invested in Intel And it Soared 500%. Here’s the Next Industry the Government is Buying.

Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading higher this morning after a messy Wednesday trading session that saw all major indices except the Nasdaq end lower, with the Nasdaq closing virtually unchanged at 24,603, up 0.04%. The combination of soaring oil prices, the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged for the third straight meeting, and bogged-down ... Here Are Thursday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: AbbVie, Equinix, GE Healthcare, Kratos Defense, Meta Platforms, Oneok