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KTOS scales its manufacturing footprint across propulsion, hypersonics and unmanned systems to support affordable defense production.

AVAV's expanding autonomous and defense technology portfolio is driving growth, contracts and new opportunities across UAS and directed energy.

AeroVironment won a $465 million Army laser weapon contract and posted record revenue, while Kratos and Red Cat Holdings also stand to benefit from growing military demand for high-energy laser and counter-drone technology.

KTOS' $175 million Project Anaconda deal is likely to expand its U.S. Navy radar sustainment role and position it for additional work in later phases.

Rocket Lab's stock has been hammered over the past month even as its backlog swells and a transformative acquisition looms, and that tension between near-term pain and long-term potential is exactly where the most interesting price setups tend to emerge.

Ondas' shares are down 21.9% YTD despite surging revenues and backlog, as losses, cash burn and M&A execution risks keep investors cautious.

Kratos (KTOS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

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.

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions and Northrop Grumman are two great ways to play the trend toward increased military drone spending.

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...

In August 2026, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions announced that Kratos and Northrop Grumman Mission Systems had been awarded the U.S. Marine Corps’ MUX TACAIR CCA contract to rapidly develop Missionized Valkyrie Air Vehicle platforms using Northrop Grumman’s mission kit and Open Architecture Autonomy Software, with the first prototype targeted for completion in summer 2026. This contract underscores Northrop Grumman’s growing role in autonomous, open-architecture combat aircraft systems,...

Investing in certain stocks can pay off in the long run, especially if you hold on for a decade or more.

KTOS and ESLT are expanding in advanced defense technologies as demand rises for unmanned systems, electronic warfare and more.

Dividend declaration and new contract draw attention to Northrop Grumman stock Northrop Grumman (NOC) has attracted fresh investor interest after its board declared a quarterly dividend of US$2.47 per share and its Mission Systems segment announced a new Marine Corps contract with Kratos Defense. Despite the fresh contract win and dividend announcement, Northrop Grumman’s share price has eased in the short term, with a 1-day share price return of 1.23% lower and a 7-day share price return of...

TradeSmith's Jeff Clark favors call options over shares on TLT, UNG and SMH to limit risk, citing Treasury bonds, natural gas and semiconductors as contrarian plays as major indexes trade near record highs.

General Electric (GE) is back in focus after GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions secured a U.S. Air Force contract tied to the GEK800 F143 engine, along with updated capital return plans. See our latest analysis for General Electric. General Electric’s share price has moved up 15.03% over the past 90 days and the 1-year total shareholder return of 31.37% points to momentum that has built over both shorter and longer periods as investors weigh defense contracts, capital...

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 […]

KTOS is ramping production as defense demand grows, with a $2.08B backlog and plans for major capacity expansion through 2028.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the White House pivoted its Iran strategy toward financial sanctions, signaling a de-escalation of military options. President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will launch "Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale" against Iran, CNBC reported.

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

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and GE Aerospace recently announced that their jointly developed GEK800 turbofan engine, now designated F143-ZZ-100, secured a U.S. Air Force Engineering, Manufacturing and Development contract as a second-source propulsion system for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile program. This win highlights GE Aerospace’s expanding role in supplying compact, lower-cost propulsion for long-range missiles and uncrewed aerial systems, reinforcing its presence...

Axon's Software & Services momentum continues as premium software adoption and new users lift revenues, though margins remain under pressure.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) and GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) have secured a U. S.

Companies don’t give away $200 million businesses. Except Boeing just did. On purpose. And if you understand why, you understand where the next wave of AI money is headed. On Monday, the Boeing-Archer deal was announced. Boeing (BA) handed three of its subsidiaries — Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu — to Archer Aviation (ACHR). Three businesses. Two decades of investment. One of them generating over $200 million a year in defense revenue across 35 countries, with drones flown by the U.S. Navy.Inve

KTOS' $15B pipeline and rising defense demand could fuel growth as new awards expand backlog and revenues.

ONDS' Q2 revenues jump more than 13-fold to $83.8 million, while losses widen and the 2026 revenue outlook rises to $525-$550 million.

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.

ONDS enters the second half of 2026 with a $757 million backlog, strong order momentum and several major programs set to ramp.

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.