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Aerospace News 1 January 2026 - 11 January 2026

GE Aerospace stock: $1.42 billion Navy engine deal hits tape as earnings near

GE Aerospace stock: $1.42 billion Navy engine deal hits tape as earnings near

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 10:27 EST — Market closed. GE Aerospace shares are set to draw attention once U.S. markets reopen, following the Pentagon’s announcement of a $1.42 billion contract modification for engines powering the U.S. Marine Corps’ CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. (U.S. Department of War) Timing is key here. The award lands as investors gear up for GE’s quarterly report later this month, where questions will focus on growth in its defense segment and how quickly engine deliveries and services are ramping up. The contract is firm-fixed-price, so GE takes on more cost risk if expenses climb. It extends
11 January 2026
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GE Aerospace stock jumps on $1.42 billion Navy engine deal as earnings loom

GE Aerospace stock jumps on $1.42 billion Navy engine deal as earnings loom

New York, January 10, 2026, 12:02 EST — Market closed Shares of GE Aerospace climbed 2.3%, closing at $321.59 on Friday, following the U.S. Navy’s $1.42 billion contract modification linked to the Marine Corps’ CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter. The deal includes 277 T408-GE-400 turboshaft engines and extends through September 2032, according to a U.S. government contracts list. (U.S. Department of War) The contract is minor compared to GE Aerospace’s market value, yet it arrives as investors demand clearer order visibility. Defense programs usually lag behind commercial aviation cycles, offering a cushion for earnings when aircraft deliveries falter. The headline win arrives
10 January 2026
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Why Kratos (KTOS) stock is up: Northrop’s Marine Corps Valkyrie drone wingman win

Why Kratos (KTOS) stock is up: Northrop’s Marine Corps Valkyrie drone wingman win

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 10:04 (EST) — Regular session Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares climbed about 6% in early New York trading on Friday, up $6.27 at $110.31 as of 9:49 a.m. EST. The stock swung between $104.76 and $111.59. The move followed a Thursday company statement that Northrop Grumman had been selected for the U.S. Marine Corps’ MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft program and would pair its mission kit and Prism autonomy software with Kratos’ XQ-58A Valkyrie. Collaborative Combat Aircraft, or CCA, refers to uncrewed aircraft designed to fly alongside crewed fighters. (Kratos Defense) Breaking Defense reported
9 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget call after payout-ban scare

Lockheed Martin stock jumps on Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget call after payout-ban scare

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 11:45 EST — Regular session Lockheed Martin shares rose 5.2% to $522.56 on Thursday, extending a volatile two-day stretch after President Donald Trump called for a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget for 2027. The stock hit $542.66 earlier in the session before drifting back. Reuters The whipsaw matters because the same White House that is talking up a much larger defense top line is also threatening to police how contractors spend their cash. “A limit on capital return is an incremental negative, but the size is manageable,” Morgan Stanley analysts led by Kristine Liwag wrote,
8 January 2026
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RTX stock hits fresh high on FAA radar deal — can the rally hold into earnings?

RTX stock hits fresh high on FAA radar deal — can the rally hold into earnings?

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026, 15:34 EST RTX shares were down 1.8% at $187.06 in afternoon New York trading on Wednesday after earlier touching $193.73, as investors pushed the aerospace and defense contractor to another new high in a choppy session. The move matters now because RTX is tied into two big pipes of spending at once: a U.S. push to rebuild air traffic control infrastructure and a longer-running surge in defense orders. Those programs tend to stretch over years, the kind of work that can steady revenue even when the cycle turns. It also lands just weeks before RTX
7 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock rises after Patriot PAC-3 production deal; what investors watch next

Lockheed Martin stock rises after Patriot PAC-3 production deal; what investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 6, 2026, 8:33 PM EST — Market closed Lockheed Martin (LMT) stock closed up 2.05% at $522.04 on Tuesday after the defense contractor detailed a push to ramp production of its PAC-3 MSE interceptor — a missile designed to destroy incoming threats. Yahoo Finance The move matters because demand for air-defense interceptors has outpaced supply, forcing governments to replenish inventories and lock in longer delivery schedules. For Lockheed, a faster ramp can translate into steadier sales in a business tied to munitions spending. Investors are also weighing the timing. A bigger production target means little without firm
7 January 2026
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Boeing stock (BA) steadies after-hours as delivery tally nears 600, 737 MAX supply in focus

Boeing stock (BA) steadies after-hours as delivery tally nears 600, 737 MAX supply in focus

New York, January 5, 2026, 19:41 EST — After-hours Boeing shares edged higher in after-hours trading on Monday after an industry data review pointed to a stronger year-end delivery tally, even as a separate analyst note flagged a December slowdown in 737 MAX fuselage shipments. The stock was up 0.2% at $228.13, after trading between $227.40 and $230.94 in the regular session. Aircraft deliveries — the handover of jets to customers — matter because they typically trigger final payments and help turn inventory into cash. For Boeing, investors have tied the stock’s 2026 story to whether the company can keep
6 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock near $500 premarket as Venezuela shock and space-deal chatter refocus defense trade

Lockheed Martin stock near $500 premarket as Venezuela shock and space-deal chatter refocus defense trade

NEW YORK, Jan 5, 2026, 05:43 ET — Premarket Lockheed Martin (LMT.N) shares were little changed at $497.07 in premarket trading on Monday, holding near last session’s close after the stock rose about 2.8% on Friday. Defense names drew fresh attention after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after strikes over the weekend, a flashpoint investors said could reshape how markets price geopolitical risk. “We’re being reminded that geopolitical risks are much larger than some number cast on imports,” said Vishnu Varathan, head of macro research for Asia ex-Japan at Mizuho Securities in
5 January 2026
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AeroVironment (AVAV) stock jumps nearly 6% as Iran headlines lift defense shares — what to watch next

AeroVironment (AVAV) stock jumps nearly 6% as Iran headlines lift defense shares — what to watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 17:12 ET — Market closed AeroVironment shares rose 5.9% to $256.19 in Friday’s session, the first trading day of 2026. The stock finished near the top of its intraday range. The drone maker led a broader lift in defense shares after President Donald Trump warned the U.S. might intervene in Iran if authorities used lethal force against protesters, according to Investors.com. The timing matters because AeroVironment is coming off a December results and guidance reset that left investors focused on whether growth and profitability arrive on schedule in the second half of the fiscal year.
3 January 2026
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Defense and space stocks jump to start 2026 as Boeing, Rocket Lab lead gains

Defense and space stocks jump to start 2026 as Boeing, Rocket Lab lead gains

NEW YORK, January 3, 2026, 13:12 ET — Market closed U.S. aerospace, defense and space-linked stocks rose sharply on Friday, led by Boeing and Rocket Lab, as investors returned to the group on the first trading day of 2026. MarketWatch The move matters because the sector sits at the intersection of two market themes that have been driving flows into January: geopolitical risk and government-backed demand. Defense contractors typically draw buyers when investors want revenue visibility, since much of their work is tied to multi-year contracts. Investing The rally also came as Wall Street steadied after a late-December slide, with
3 January 2026
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Boeing’s $2.04 billion B-52 engine upgrade contract puts Port San Antonio in the spotlight

Boeing’s $2.04 billion B-52 engine upgrade contract puts Port San Antonio in the spotlight

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 19:21 ET Boeing (BA.N) has landed a $2.04 billion U.S. Air Force task order to advance the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, with work planned at Port San Antonio in Texas alongside sites in Oklahoma City, Seattle and Indianapolis. The work is expected to run through May 31, 2033, and begins with about $35.8 million in fiscal 2026 research-and-testing funding, a Defense Department contract notice showed. KSAT The award matters now because it moves the B-52 re-engining effort into hands-on integration and testing after a major design checkpoint, a step needed to keep the bomber
2 January 2026
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Defense and space stocks in focus as Pentagon hands Boeing, Lockheed fresh contract wins

Defense and space stocks in focus as Pentagon hands Boeing, Lockheed fresh contract wins

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 13:29 ET — Market closed The Pentagon’s latest contract awards for Boeing and Lockheed Martin kept U.S. space and defense stocks in focus into the new year, even as Wall Street sat out Thursday’s New Year’s Day holiday. Reuters+1 The updates matter now because the first trading session of 2026 begins on Friday, and late-year contract announcements can shape near-term sentiment around backlog and government demand — a key driver for the sector’s biggest companies. New York Stock Exchange Lockheed’s Taiwan-related award also landed against a backdrop of heightened cross-strait tensions after China staged major
1 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

Stellantis stock slides 24% after €22 billion EV reset kills 2026 dividend — what to watch next

7 February 2026
New York, Feb 7, 2026, 06:41 EST — Market closed. Stellantis N.V. shares (STLA) closed down 23.7% at $7.28 on Friday after the Jeep maker detailed a roughly €22.2 billion hit tied to an electric-vehicle strategy reset and said it would not pay an annual dividend in 2026. The stock was up about 1.6% in late after-hours trade. (Yahoo Finance) The slump matters because it puts Stellantis’ balance-sheet choices back on the front page, fast. Investors will be looking for signs that the company can stop cash burn and stabilise U.S. profits before the next session opens on Monday. In
Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

Intel stock jumps on China server CPU delays as traders map the week ahead

7 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.87% to $50.59 Friday, trailing gains by Nvidia and Broadcom as chip stocks rallied. Sources said Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of longer waits and higher prices for some server CPUs, with Intel lead times reaching six months. Intel said China accounts for over 20% of its revenue. Investors await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

IRS tax refund delays? Watchdog flags staffing crunch as 2026 filing season ramps up

7 February 2026
IRS staffing has dropped to 2021 levels as the 2026 tax filing season begins, according to a Treasury watchdog. The agency faces a backlog of about 2 million returns, 129% above pre-pandemic levels. Most e-filers using direct deposit still get refunds within 21 days, but paper filings and amended returns could see delays. The IRS lowered its call-answer target to 70% for this season.
Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

Plug Power stock jumps 12% after vote setback, with Feb 17 share decision in focus

7 February 2026
Plug Power shares rose 11.6% Friday to $2.08 after a sharp drop the previous day, as attention shifted to a Feb. 17 shareholder vote on expanding authorized shares. The company failed to secure enough votes earlier this week and is urging overseas holders to participate. CEO Andy Marsh cited difficulties for European investors in casting ballots. A reverse stock split remains possible if the proposal fails.
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