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Defence Industry News 10 January 2026 - 20 January 2026

BAE Systems share price slips today as defence rally cools — what traders watch next

BAE Systems share price slips today as defence rally cools — what traders watch next

London, Jan 20, 2026, 08:07 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares dipped 1.2% to about 2,060 pence on Tuesday, snapping a rally that had driven the defence giant to a 52-week peak. The stock fluctuated between 2,056 and 2,077 pence, after closing Monday at 2,086. (Investing) This shift is significant as BAE stands out in a crowded field…
20 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price rises after buyback update as defence stocks hold up

BAE Systems share price rises after buyback update as defence stocks hold up

London, Jan 19, 2026, 09:03 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems shares nudged up on Monday as the defence contractor announced a fresh round of share buybacks, providing steady support to its stock at the start of the week. Shares climbed roughly 1% to about 2,108 pence by 0900 GMT, based on Hargreaves Lansdown figures, following a stronger open and…
19 January 2026
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DroneShield stock jumps on Defence panel entry as ASX shut; what to watch next week

DroneShield stock jumps on Defence panel entry as ASX shut; what to watch next week

Sydney, Jan 18, 2026, 17:45 AEDT — The market has closed. Shares of DroneShield Ltd (DRO.AX) jumped 7.84% to close at A$4.40 on Friday, continuing gains after the company revealed it was chosen for an Australian Department of Defence counter-drone supplier panel. (Investing) The choice is significant as it establishes an official gateway into Defence procurement just as militaries ramp…
18 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce (RR.L) share price closes higher on defence bid and buyback update — what to watch next week

Rolls-Royce (RR.L) share price closes higher on defence bid and buyback update — what to watch next week

London, Jan 17, 2026, 07:53 (GMT) — Market closed Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.L) ended Friday (Jan. 16) trading 0.98% higher at 1,285.5 pence, with defence shares drawing renewed attention in London as the week wrapped up. (Investing) Rolls-Royce now offers a liquid play for investors looking to bet on two fronts: the risks tied to defence spending and the outlook for…
17 January 2026
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DroneShield share price jumps on Defence LAND 156 panel news — what to know before Monday

DroneShield share price jumps on Defence LAND 156 panel news — what to know before Monday

Sydney, Jan 17, 2026, 17:50 AEDT — Market closed DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) shares jumped 7.8% on Friday, closing at A$4.40. The counter-drone specialist revealed it had been chosen for Australia’s Defence Department Project LAND 156 Line of Effort 3 panel. This panel offers Defence a streamlined route to buy counter-drone services for roughly 150 bases and installations through selective tenders,…
17 January 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 stalls near record as miners slip, defence shares rise

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 stalls near record as miners slip, defence shares rise

London, Jan 16, 2026, 10:55 GMT — Regular session London’s FTSE 100 held steady at 10,236.58 points by 0955 GMT Friday, held back by falling metal prices that weighed on miners after the index hit a record high the day before. Defence stocks climbed amid renewed Russia-Ukraine tensions, while Pearson dropped following a Barclays downgrade. Meanwhile, Britain’s Office for National…
16 January 2026
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DBS lifts ST Engineering target to S$10.20 as investors rotate into defence, maintenance plays

DBS lifts ST Engineering target to S$10.20 as investors rotate into defence, maintenance plays

Singapore, Jan 16, 2026, 15:35 (SGT) — Regular session underway. Shares of Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) held steady near S$9.54 on Friday afternoon. The stock has climbed to new highs following a recent rally. (Google) The stock has surged this month and now trades close to the peak of its recent daily range, closing Thursday at S$9.53. (Google) DBS…
16 January 2026
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ST Engineering stock rises as DBS lifts target price to S$10.20, flags “clearer winners” in defence, MRO

ST Engineering stock rises as DBS lifts target price to S$10.20, flags “clearer winners” in defence, MRO

Singapore, Jan 15, 2026, 15:52 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd, or ST Engineering, climbed Thursday following a target price boost from DBS Group Research. The firm highlighted stronger visibility in defence and aviation services compared to airlines, as the post-pandemic travel rebound settles. By 3:37 p.m. local time, shares climbed 1.4% to S$9.52, flirting with…
15 January 2026
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Rheinmetall stock dips, but Trump-Greenland tensions keep Europe defence trade alive

Rheinmetall stock dips, but Trump-Greenland tensions keep Europe defence trade alive

LONDON, Jan 12, 2026, 22:01 GMT Rheinmetall (RHMG.DE) shares fell 0.5% to 1,890 euros on Monday, pulling back after a strong start to the year. Investors had been snapping up European defence stocks amid growing talk of Arctic security risks. (Marketscreener) The stock moved after Greenland’s coalition government announced plans to intensify efforts to keep the island’s defence under NATO…
12 January 2026
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BAE Systems hits new highs as Trump defence-spending push keeps UK arms stocks in play

BAE Systems hits new highs as Trump defence-spending push keeps UK arms stocks in play

LONDON, Jan 12, 2026, 08:22 (GMT) BAE Systems shares climbed 2% on Monday, reaching 2,094.94 pence—just shy of their 52-week peak at 2,098.00 pence. This pushed the company’s market cap to roughly 61.1 billion pounds. The stock kicked off trading at 2,084 pence, up from Friday’s close of 2,053, data from Investing show. The move keeps Britain’s biggest defence contractor…
12 January 2026
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ST Engineering stock near S$9: buyback rules, defence headlines and Feb results in focus

ST Engineering stock near S$9: buyback rules, defence headlines and Feb results in focus

Singapore, Jan 11, 2026, 15:06 SGT — Market closed Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd closed on Friday at S$8.97, down 0.33%, after trading between S$8.83 and S$9.01. The stock is up about 6.5% from its Dec. 31 close and sits near the top end of its 52-week range of S$4.59 to S$9.07, Investing.com data showed. Chart watchers often treat Friday’s S$9.01…
11 January 2026
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Babcock stock closes higher as defence-spending bets build — here’s what to watch next

Babcock stock closes higher as defence-spending bets build — here’s what to watch next

London, January 10, 2026, 08:50 GMT — Market closed Babcock International Group Plc (BAB.L) shares closed 1.3% higher at 1,469 pence on Friday, extending a run of daily gains into the weekend. Turnover was about 6.5 million shares, according to exchange data. (MarketScreener) The bid under the stock has come with a broader push into defence names after U.S. President…
10 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • High Growth Asian Tech Stocks Spotlight Including QuantumCTek
    January 21, 2026, 12:00 AM EST. Asian tech stocks are gaining focus amid mixed global market signals, showcasing robust revenue and earnings growth. Notably, QuantumCTek leads with an expected 32.7% revenue rise, far above China's 14.6% economic growth rate, alongside a projected 134.7% earnings surge pointing to profitability within three years despite current losses and share price volatility. Other firms like Suzhou TFC Optical Communication, Shengyi Technology, and Fositek display strong double-digit growth. These companies operate in high-tech sectors including quantum communication and optoelectronic technologies. The surge reflects the region's push into advanced technology markets, driven by rapidly growing demand and strategic investments. Investors should weigh growth potential against risks such as liquidity constraints and market volatility as these firms expand in capital-intensive fields.
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