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Defence Industry News 17 December 2025 - 10 January 2026

BAE Systems share price ends week higher as Trump defence-budget call lifts European defence stocks

BAE Systems share price ends week higher as Trump defence-budget call lifts European defence stocks

London, Jan 10, 2026, 08:04 GMT — Market closed BAE Systems shares ended the week firmer after a sharp two-day run that left the stock close to recent highs. The stock closed at 2,053 pence on Friday, up 1.48%, after rising 5.04% on Thursday. (Yahoo Finance) The move has tracked a wider bid for defence names after U.S. President Donald…
10 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price rises as Trump’s $1.5 trillion US defence budget call ripples through London

BAE Systems share price rises as Trump’s $1.5 trillion US defence budget call ripples through London

London, Jan 9, 2026, 11:02 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares were up 1.24% at 2,048 pence in London trade on Friday, keeping the stock near recent highs. The shares have moved between 2,026 and 2,063 pence so far, within reach of a 52-week high of 2,071 pence, after opening at 2,032. Just over 1 million shares had…
9 January 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 slips on Shell warning as defence stocks jump

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 slips on Shell warning as defence stocks jump

London, January 8, 2026, 11:24 GMT — Regular session UK shares eased on Thursday after Shell slid on a downbeat trading update, even as defence names ran higher on fresh bets on military spending. The FTSE 100, London’s blue-chip index, was down 0.3% by 10:40 GMT and the mid-cap FTSE 250 fell 0.4%. Reuters It matters because the market’s first…
8 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price jumps 6% as Trump floats $1.5 trillion defence budget and lifts Europe arms stocksLondon,

BAE Systems share price jumps 6% as Trump floats $1.5 trillion defence budget and lifts Europe arms stocksLondon,

January 8, 2026, 08:48 GMT Shares in Britain’s BAE Systems jumped on Thursday as European arms makers hit a fresh record after U.S. President Donald Trump called for higher U.S. defence spending and put a $1.5 trillion figure on next year’s military budget. Europe’s aerospace and defence index was up about 2% by 0816 GMT, with Chemring, Leonardo and Rheinmetall…
8 January 2026
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BAE Systems stock jumps 6% as Europe defence shares hit record on Trump budget call

BAE Systems stock jumps 6% as Europe defence shares hit record on Trump budget call

London, Jan 8, 2026, 08:40 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems shares climbed in early London trading on Thursday as European defence stocks hit a fresh record after U.S. President Donald Trump called for a bigger U.S. military budget. BAE was up with peers including Chemring, Italy’s Leonardo and Germany’s Rheinmetall. Reuters BAE Systems (BAES.L) traded around 2,042 pence, up…
8 January 2026
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Babcock (BAB.L) stock nears 52-week high on $42m Australia defence contract extension, buyback

Babcock (BAB.L) stock nears 52-week high on $42m Australia defence contract extension, buyback

London, January 6, 2026, 10:50 GMT — Regular session Shares of Babcock International Group (BAB.L) rose about 2.2% to 1,376.7 pence by 10:42 GMT, edging toward the day’s high around 1,379p. The defence and engineering contractor stayed in focus after it announced an Australian defence contract extension and disclosed further share buybacks. Babcock has been riding a broader bid for…
6 January 2026
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BAE Systems stock jumps 5.5% as defence rally lifts FTSE heavyweight — what to watch next

BAE Systems stock jumps 5.5% as defence rally lifts FTSE heavyweight — what to watch next

London, Jan 6, 2026, 07:58 GMT — Premarket BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares closed up 5.53% on Monday at 1,851 pence (£18.51), putting the UK defence group in focus ahead of Tuesday’s London open. The stock traded between 1,796 and 1,851 pence on about 8.6 million shares and remains below its 52-week high of 2,071 pence, data showed. Investing The move…
6 January 2026
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Rheinmetall stock jumps 7% on Bundeswehr ammo order as Venezuela headlines lift defence shares

Rheinmetall stock jumps 7% on Bundeswehr ammo order as Venezuela headlines lift defence shares

FRANKFURT, Jan 5, 2026, 05:36 ET — Premarket Rheinmetall AG shares (RHMG.DE) were up about 7% in early Frankfurt trading on Monday, with the stock last indicated around 1,712 euros. That followed a Friday close near 1,602 euros. MarketScreener The move tracked a sharp bid for European defence names after U.S. military action in Venezuela over the weekend, which pushed…
5 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce stock rises in London as defence shares lead the first trading day of 2026

Rolls-Royce stock rises in London as defence shares lead the first trading day of 2026

LONDON, Jan 2, 2026, 06:33 ET — Premarket Rolls-Royce Holdings shares climbed 2.6% to 1,180 pence, according to Davy data, extending a strong start to 2026 for London-listed defence and aerospace names. The stock traded as high as 1,194 pence and as low as 1,155.78 pence. Davy Group The rally matters because it has reset the tone for UK equities…
2 January 2026
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Rolls-Royce Holdings Stock (RR.L) Forecast & News: £200m Buyback, Defence Momentum and the 2026 Outlook

Rolls-Royce Holdings Stock (RR.L) Forecast & News: £200m Buyback, Defence Momentum and the 2026 Outlook

December 21, 2025 — Rolls-Royce Holdings plc shares (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) are ending 2025 with momentum again, helped by a fresh capital return plan and a steady drip of operational and contract updates across Civil Aerospace, Defence and Power Systems. The stock closed at £11.70 (1,170p) on Friday, December 19, leaving it just a touch below its 52‑week high…
21 December 2025
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Australia Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): ASX 200 slips as tech and uranium sink, Austal lands $1.03bn defence contract

Australia Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): ASX 200 slips as tech and uranium sink, Austal lands $1.03bn defence contract

SYDNEY, Thursday 18 December 2025 — Australian shares drifted lower for a fourth straight session as global “AI valuation” jitters again hit technology names, while a sharp sell-off in uranium stocks dragged on broader sentiment. The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX 200) spent most of the day in mild retreat — down about 0.1% to 0.3% — before stabilising into the afternoon.…
18 December 2025
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Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock Update 17 December 2025: £200m Buyback, Defence Engine Tests, SMR Momentum and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

Rolls-Royce (RR.L) Stock Update 17 December 2025: £200m Buyback, Defence Engine Tests, SMR Momentum and the Latest Analyst Forecasts

LONDON — 17 December 2025 — Rolls-Royce Holdings plc stock (LSE: RR., often referenced as RR.L) is closing out 2025 with a familiar theme: cash generation plus operational execution, now reinforced by another shareholder-return move and a steady stream of programme milestones across civil aerospace, defence and power systems. As of the market close on 17 December 2025, Hargreaves Lansdown…
17 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Blue Square Asset Management Fully Divests Oscar Health as Stock Price Approaches Target
    January 21, 2026, 1:20 AM EST. Blue Square Asset Management has completely sold its stake in Oscar Health (NYSE:OSCR), eliminating one institutional investor from the shareholder mix. The sale comes without any new company earnings guidance or announcements. Trading at $15.92, Oscar Health's shares sit just above the $15.78 analyst price target. The company's recent 30-day share price has risen by 6.8%, despite volatility over the past three months. This exit may prompt investors to examine trading volumes, liquidity, and watch for developments in upcoming earnings or membership trends. Oscar Health operates as a tech-focused health insurer blending digital tools with traditional plans, facing challenges around regulation and medical cost management. Observers should monitor other large shareholders' moves and forthcoming company disclosures for broader market signals.
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