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Aerospace 7 December 2025 - 3 January 2026

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

U.S. aerospace and defense stocks surged Friday, with Boeing up 4.91% after a $2.7 billion Pentagon contract for Apache helicopter support. Lockheed Martin rose 2.77%, Rocket Lab gained 8.93%, and Intuitive Machines climbed 10.17%. The sector tracked geopolitical headlines and new White House policy on commercial space. The Dow and S&P 500 ended higher; Nasdaq slipped.
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

Boeing secured a $2.04 billion U.S. Air Force contract to integrate and test new engines on two B-52 bombers, with work at Port San Antonio and three other sites. The project, part of the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program, is scheduled to finish by May 31, 2033. Initial funding of $35.8 million will support research and testing in fiscal 2026.
2 January 2026
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Boeing stock rises on $8.6 billion Pentagon F-15 deal for Israel as investors weigh defense backlog

Boeing stock rises on $8.6 billion Pentagon F-15 deal for Israel as investors weigh defense backlog

Boeing shares climbed 1.9% to $221.33 Tuesday after the Pentagon announced an $8.6 billion contract for 25 F-15 fighter jets for Israel, with an option for 25 more. The deal runs through 2035 and work will take place in St. Louis. Tigress Financial reiterated a Buy rating and $275 price target. Traders are watching Boeing’s delivery pace and cash flow ahead of its next earnings report, expected Jan. 27.
30 December 2025
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Lockheed pitches made-in-India C-130J Super Hercules line as IAF weighs 80-plane transport buy

Lockheed pitches made-in-India C-130J Super Hercules line as IAF weighs 80-plane transport buy

Lockheed Martin has offered to set up a C-130J Super Hercules final-assembly line in India as it competes for a contract to supply up to 80 military transport aircraft. India is the only location outside the U.S. under consideration for C-130J co-production, a Lockheed executive said. Rival bids include Embraer and Airbus. Some Indian media report the air force has dropped plans for more C-130Js and is focusing on a new medium transport aircraft program.
30 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Update: Weekend Snapshot After Friday Slide, Space Force Contract Tailwinds, and Fresh Wall Street Targets

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Update: Weekend Snapshot After Friday Slide, Space Force Contract Tailwinds, and Fresh Wall Street Targets

Rocket Lab shares fell 8.46% to $70.65 in Friday trading, with volume at 23.16 million and after-hours indications near $70.28. The drop followed a volatile session amid thin post-holiday trading and recent gains tied to an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend and reopen Monday.
27 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock News: $3.5B Missile-Tracking Satellite Awards, Golden Dome Momentum, and What’s Next for RKLB After a Breakout 2025

Rocket Lab Stock News: $3.5B Missile-Tracking Satellite Awards, Golden Dome Momentum, and What’s Next for RKLB After a Breakout 2025

Rocket Lab secured an $816 million contract to build 18 missile-tracking satellites for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency, its largest deal to date. The SDA awarded $3.5 billion in total to four companies for 72 satellites, aiming for low Earth orbit deployment in 2029. The satellites will provide near-continuous global missile warning and tracking. Rocket Lab’s award marks its shift from launch provider to prime defense contractor.
26 December 2025
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ISRO’s ‘Baahubali’ LVM3-M6 Launches BlueBird 6 (BlueBird Block-2) for AST SpaceMobile, Setting a New Heaviest-Payload Record — Dec. 24, 2025

ISRO’s ‘Baahubali’ LVM3-M6 Launches BlueBird 6 (BlueBird Block-2) for AST SpaceMobile, Setting a New Heaviest-Payload Record — Dec. 24, 2025

India’s LVM3-M6 rocket launched from Sriharikota on December 24, 2025, deploying AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6, the heaviest payload yet for LVM3, into a 520 km Low Earth Orbit. Liftoff was delayed by 90 seconds due to a conjunction risk. BlueBird 6 features a 223 m² phased-array, the largest of its kind in LEO, and is designed to connect directly to standard smartphones.
24 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Surges on $816M Space Force Satellite Contract and Record 2025 Launches — What News and Forecasts Say on Dec. 22, 2025

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Surges on $816M Space Force Satellite Contract and Record 2025 Launches — What News and Forecasts Say on Dec. 22, 2025

Rocket Lab shares climbed to new highs on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, after the company announced an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-tracking satellites. The stock gained mid-to-high single digits after an 18% rally Friday, fueled by the contract and a record year of Electron launches. The deal could reach $1 billion if Rocket Lab supplies subsystems to other contractors.
22 December 2025
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Australian Firm Neumann Space Pioneers Molybdenum-Fueled Space Propulsion With a Metal “Fuel Rod” Thruster

Australian Firm Neumann Space Pioneers Molybdenum-Fueled Space Propulsion With a Metal “Fuel Rod” Thruster

Neumann Space’s Neumann Drive, using solid molybdenum rods as propellant, has completed multiple in-orbit tests on satellites including Australia’s SpIRIT and ESA-linked missions. The Adelaide company’s pulsed cathodic arc thruster converts the metal into plasma for propulsion. The system is designed for satellite maneuvering, not launch, and marks a shift from traditional gas-based electric thrusters.
18 December 2025
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Defense & Aerospace Majors: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025) — Boeing, Lockheed, RTX, Northrop, General Dynamics, L3Harris & HII in Focus (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Defense & Aerospace Majors: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025) — Boeing, Lockheed, RTX, Northrop, General Dynamics, L3Harris & HII in Focus (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points on Dec. 10, boosting sentiment for defense and aerospace stocks. The House advanced a $900 billion defense bill, dropping a “right-to-repair” rule and adding procurement reforms. Boeing closed its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, reshaping the supply chain. Investors are watching Senate action and rate volatility next week.
14 December 2025
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Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: This Week’s Rally, Fresh F-35 Headlines, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 12.12.2025)

Lockheed Martin (LMT) Stock: This Week’s Rally, Fresh F-35 Headlines, and the Week-Ahead Outlook (Updated 12.12.2025)

Lockheed Martin shares closed at $480.25 on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, capping a nine-session winning streak despite a broader market decline. The stock rose 6.2% over the week. Switzerland announced it will cut its planned F-35 jet purchase to stay within budget, raising questions about future order volumes. Trading volume reached about 1.38 million shares.
13 December 2025
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Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) 2025 Update: Record Order Book, iDirect Impairment and a New Cybersecurity Push

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) 2025 Update: Record Order Book, iDirect Impairment and a New Cybersecurity Push

ST Engineering reported S$9.1 billion in group revenue for the first nine months of 2025, up 9% year-on-year, and a record order book of S$32.6 billion. The company took a S$667 million impairment on its iDirect satcom business and signaled a strategic reset in that segment. Defence contract wins surged, with S$6.6 billion secured in 9M2025, up 84% from a year earlier.
8 December 2025
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RTX Stock Outlook for December 6, 2025: F‑35 Engine Deal, AWS Space Partnership and What Wall Street Expects Next

RTX Stock Outlook for December 6, 2025: F‑35 Engine Deal, AWS Space Partnership and What Wall Street Expects Next

RTX shares trade near $171, up about 45% year to date, with a market cap around $227 billion. The company secured a $1.6 billion F-35 engine sustainment contract, announced a cloud partnership with AWS, and is set to supply weapons to Canada in a $2.68 billion deal. RTX’s trailing P/E sits in the mid-30s, and its dividend yield is just over 1.5%.
7 December 2025
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Lockheed Martin Stock (LMT) on December 6, 2025: New F‑35 Contracts, Hypersonic Push and 2026 Forecasts Explained

Lockheed Martin Stock (LMT) on December 6, 2025: New F‑35 Contracts, Hypersonic Push and 2026 Forecasts Explained

Lockheed Martin shares traded near $452 on December 6, up 0.9% for the day but still negative year-to-date. The company secured a $1.14 billion Navy contract for F-35 components and reported a record $179 billion backlog. Lockheed also raised its annual dividend to $13.80 per share, yielding about 3%. Argentina took delivery of its first six F-16s from a 25-jet order.
7 December 2025
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    March 23, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT. Lloyds Banking Group's shares have shown significant volatility in 2026, peaking at 115p in February before falling to 91p recently. The bank reported a strong 2025 profit before tax of £6.7bn, up 12%, alongside a 15% dividend increase and a £1.75bn share buyback, signalling management confidence. However, risks loom as high oil prices, driven by the Iran conflict, threaten economic growth and consumer spending. This could increase loan defaults, while AI-related job losses may add pressure on Lloyds' loan book. At the same time, AI could improve bank efficiencies. Stock market dips and competition from digital challenger Revolut, now a full UK licensed bank, create further challenges. Lloyds shares might hit £1 again if geopolitical tensions ease and oil prices drop, but uncertainty remains high.
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