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Defense Contracts 21 December 2025 - 9 March 2026

BAE Systems Wins 7-Year Danish Army Training Deal as Europe Rearms

BAE Systems Wins 7-Year Danish Army Training Deal as Europe Rearms

BAE Systems said Monday its OneArc unit won a seven-year contract to upgrade Danish Army training software, including VBS4 and on-site support; financial terms were not disclosed. The announcement came as Europe became the world’s top arms importer and NATO launched Arctic drills involving Denmark and 13 other countries. Denmark plans to raise defense spending to 3.2% of GDP in 2025.
9 March 2026
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Boeing stock jumps, but Pentagon payout crackdown is the next big test for BA shares

Boeing stock jumps, but Pentagon payout crackdown is the next big test for BA shares

Boeing shares rose 2.6% to $243.03 Friday as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Investors are awaiting a Pentagon list of underperforming defense contractors that could face new limits on buybacks and dividends. Boeing’s delivery timing and supply-chain issues remain under scrutiny. The Pentagon review follows a Trump executive order targeting defense sector payouts.
8 February 2026
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Salesforce stock slips after hours as traders parse $5.6B U.S. Army contract

Salesforce stock slips after hours as traders parse $5.6B U.S. Army contract

Salesforce shares fell 0.2% to $228.05 Wednesday, then dropped another 1.6% after hours following news of a $5.6 billion U.S. Army contract ceiling awarded to Computable Insights LLC for Salesforce products and services. The 10-year IDIQ deal runs through June 2035 but does not guarantee the full amount. Salesforce also granted over 139,000 restricted stock units to new hires from recent acquisitions.
29 January 2026
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Redwire stock slips 6% after $151B SHIELD contract buzz; RDW swings into the close

Redwire stock slips 6% after $151B SHIELD contract buzz; RDW swings into the close

Redwire Corp shares fell 6% to $13.35 on Wednesday, reversing a 30% surge after landing a spot on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract vehicle. The company said SHIELD has a $151 billion ceiling but no guaranteed revenue, with future gains dependent on specific task orders. Trading volume topped 48 million shares by mid-afternoon. Investors are waiting for details on funded work and contract timelines.
28 January 2026
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Salesforce stock price ticks up as CRM flags $5.6B U.S. Army contract; investors look to earnings

Salesforce stock price ticks up as CRM flags $5.6B U.S. Army contract; investors look to earnings

Salesforce said it secured a $5.6 billion, 10-year contract vehicle with the U.S. Army to expand access to its data and cloud technology. The agreement is indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, with revenue dependent on Army task orders. Salesforce shares closed up 0.6% at $229.40 Monday. Investors await the Feb. 25 earnings report for details on contract impact.
27 January 2026
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Airbus stock price closes higher as French Navy drone deal lands; engine supply still the swing factor

Airbus stock price closes higher as French Navy drone deal lands; engine supply still the swing factor

Airbus shares closed up 1.2% at 217.40 euros on Friday after France awarded its helicopters unit and Naval Group a contract for six VSR700 uncrewed systems. Financial terms were not disclosed. Investors await Airbus’ Feb. 19 results for updates on 2026 production and cash targets. The pan-European STOXX 600 ended flat.
18 January 2026
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Airbus stock eyes Monday test after French Navy drone order; share price closed higher Friday

Airbus stock eyes Monday test after French Navy drone order; share price closed higher Friday

Airbus shares closed Friday up 1.19% at 217.40 euros after its helicopter division won a French Navy contract for six VSR700 drones and Ghana ordered new helicopters. The VSR700s will be operational from 2028. Investors await updates on an ATR 42-500 incident and Airbus’ full-year results due Feb. 19. Supply chain delays continue to affect A320neo production.
17 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock jumps 9% as RKLB traders weigh insider-sale filing and defense-contract backdrop

Rocket Lab stock jumps 9% as RKLB traders weigh insider-sale filing and defense-contract backdrop

Rocket Lab shares rose 8.9% to close at $75.99 Friday after trading between $66.85 and $76.24, with 31.2 million shares exchanged. After the close, an SEC filing showed officer Frank Klein plans to sell up to 100,000 shares. Investors remain focused on Rocket Lab’s $816 million Space Development Agency contract announced in December. The stock was up 0.3% in after-hours trading.
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 today slips as year-end trading thins, despite $8.6B Pentagon F-15 deal

Boeing stock today slips as year-end trading thins, despite $8.6B Pentagon F-15 deal

Boeing shares slipped 0.4% to $217.61 in midday New York trading Wednesday after the Pentagon awarded the company an $8.6 billion contract for F-15 jets for Israel. U.S. stocks edged lower in thin, year-end volumes, with defense peers also down. The F-15 contract runs through 2035 and includes 25 new jets, with an option for 25 more.
31 December 2025
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Rocket Lab stock rises as traders revisit Space Force satellite deal after Friday slump

Rocket Lab stock rises as traders revisit Space Force satellite deal after Friday slump

Rocket Lab shares rose 1.6% to $71.78 by late morning Monday, recovering some ground after an 8.5% drop in the previous session. The company disclosed an $816 million contract to build 18 missile-warning satellites for the U.S. Space Force, with deliveries expected in 2029. The Nasdaq fell 0.7% and the S&P 500 dropped 0.5%.
29 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Today: Midday Pullback as Investors Digest a Landmark $816M Space Force Contract and a Record 2025 Launch Year

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Today: Midday Pullback as Investors Digest a Landmark $816M Space Force Contract and a Record 2025 Launch Year

Rocket Lab shares fell about 6% to the low-$70s by midday Friday in New York, following a record run earlier in December. The drop comes after the company secured an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-tracking satellites. Trading volume was light, amplifying price swings.
26 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Week Ahead: Record Close After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal—Catalysts, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Watch

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Week Ahead: Record Close After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal—Catalysts, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Watch

Rocket Lab shares closed at a record $70.52 Friday after winning an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-warning satellites. The deal is Rocket Lab’s largest and could push total SDA contract value above $1.3 billion. Investors are watching whether the company can deliver on defense backlogs and advance its Neutron rocket program.
21 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • El-Erian warns private credit risks could trigger 2007-like financial accident
    March 19, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT. Mohamed El-Erian, a prominent economist, warned that troubles in the private credit sector could ignite a financial accident reminiscent of the 2007 crisis. Private credit involves non-bank lending, which has grown substantially but lacks the regulation of traditional banks. El-Erian highlighted risks of credit tightening and potential liquidity shortages. The sector's rapid expansion and complexity might exacerbate vulnerabilities in the broader financial system. Investors should monitor this space closely, as uncertainties could escalate into wider market instability comparable to the events preceding the 2007-2008 financial collapse.
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