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Defense Industry 5 February 2026 - 28 February 2026

RTX stock forecast after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran: missile demand, oil shock and Monday’s test

RTX stock forecast after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran: missile demand, oil shock and Monday’s test

RTX closed up 2.52% at $202.62 Friday, with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman also higher, after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Israel said Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed; Iran fired missiles at Israel and Gulf states, warning the Strait of Hormuz was closed. Oil rose 2% to $72.48 a barrel. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF ended just below its 52-week high.
28 February 2026
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General Dynamics stock forecast after Iran strikes: what GD investors watch ahead of Monday’s open

General Dynamics stock forecast after Iran strikes: what GD investors watch ahead of Monday’s open

U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday; Iran fired missiles toward Israel and Gulf states. General Dynamics closed Friday at $357.05, up 1.8%, before the attacks. Oil shipments via the Strait of Hormuz were suspended by some firms. Defense stocks rose Friday, while analysts warned lasting gains need extended conflict or higher budgets.
28 February 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock price forecast after Iran strikes: what to watch before Monday’s open

Lockheed Martin stock price forecast after Iran strikes: what to watch before Monday’s open

The U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran Saturday, escalating tensions over Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs. Lockheed Martin shares rose 2.56% to $658.26 on Friday, ahead of the attacks. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz were suspended by several companies over the weekend. Barclays said Brent could reach $80 a barrel if supply is disrupted.
28 February 2026
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Northrop Grumman stock forecast after Iran strikes: what NOC investors should watch into Monday

Northrop Grumman stock forecast after Iran strikes: what NOC investors should watch into Monday

Northrop Grumman shares closed Friday up 1.9% at $724.38 ahead of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran that escalated geopolitical tensions. Wall Street remained closed over the weekend, leaving investors unable to react to reports of Iran firing missiles at Israel and Gulf states. Analyst price targets for Northrop cluster near current levels, with the average 12-month target at $724.39.
28 February 2026
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BAE Systems share price slips as U.S. tariff turmoil jolts markets; buyback filing in focus

BAE Systems share price slips as U.S. tariff turmoil jolts markets; buyback filing in focus

BAE Systems shares fell 1.4% to 2,135 pence in early London trading Monday, retreating from Friday’s record high. The company bought back 83,422 shares for cancellation at an average 2,152.31 pence on Feb. 20. Broader market jitters and a firmer sterling weighed on FTSE stocks after U.S. tariff shifts. BAE’s next ex-dividend date is April 23, with half-year results due July 30.
23 February 2026
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Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price jumps 14% as Singapore laser push and Thursday results come into view

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price jumps 14% as Singapore laser push and Thursday results come into view

Electro Optic Systems shares jumped 13.7% to A$7.16 at Tuesday’s close after announcing the opening of a high-energy laser hub in Singapore. The company tied the new facility to contracts in Korea and the Netherlands. Audited results are due around Feb. 19, with traders cautious after a short-seller attack earlier this month. The stock remains down about a third for 2026.
17 February 2026
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Oracle stock slips despite $88 million U.S. Air Force cloud win as investors brace for CPI

Oracle stock slips despite $88 million U.S. Air Force cloud win as investors brace for CPI

Oracle shares fell 0.5% to $156.36 Thursday after the company announced an $88 million U.S. Air Force cloud contract and a new CMS migration deal. CEO Clayton Magouyrk sold 10,000 shares, filings showed. Investors remain focused on Oracle’s cloud funding plans and Friday’s U.S. inflation data. A securities class action deadline approaches in April.
12 February 2026
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Northrop Grumman stock slips in afternoon trade as Poland ammo deal, CEO sale filing stay in focus

Northrop Grumman stock slips in afternoon trade as Poland ammo deal, CEO sale filing stay in focus

Northrop Grumman shares fell 0.6% to $680.68 Wednesday afternoon, extending a three-day slide and trading about 4% below last week’s 52-week high. The drop follows a Poland ammunition production framework and a CEO share sale disclosure. Investors await management comments at a Citi conference on Feb. 18 and the Feb. 23 dividend record date.
11 February 2026
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BAE Systems share price slips after $137m U.S. Army deal as earnings loom

BAE Systems share price slips after $137m U.S. Army deal as earnings loom

BAE Systems shares fell 0.7% to 1,930.0 pence in early London trading Tuesday after announcing a $137 million U.S. Army contract for missile-warning systems. The drop followed a 3.43% gain on Monday. Investors are awaiting BAE’s annual results on Feb. 18 for updates on guidance and cash returns. The company also repurchased 114,829 shares for cancellation on Feb. 6.
10 February 2026
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RTX stock in focus: Dividend declared as Pentagon readies Trump-order list that could curb payouts

RTX stock in focus: Dividend declared as Pentagon readies Trump-order list that could curb payouts

RTX closed at $198.66, up 1.4% Friday, after declaring a 68-cent quarterly dividend payable March 19. Investors await a Pentagon list of “underperforming” contractors that could face limits on dividends and buybacks under a Trump executive order. RTX’s annual report flagged the order as a market risk. About 4.35 million RTX shares changed hands in the session.
8 February 2026
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RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

RTX closed at $198.66 Friday, up 1.4%, after declaring a 68-cent quarterly dividend payable March 19. The Pentagon is expected to name defense contractors early next week that could face limits on dividends and buybacks under a Trump order. RTX’s Raytheon unit has been singled out as “least responsive.” Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans.
7 February 2026
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Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

U.S. space and defense stocks rose Friday, with sector ETFs gaining up to 4.8% and Lockheed Martin up 2.4%. Investors are awaiting a Pentagon list that could restrict buybacks and dividends at underperforming contractors under a Trump executive order. Companies named would have 15 days to submit remediation plans. Lockheed’s board approved a $3.45 per share dividend for Q1 2026.
7 February 2026
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Kongsberg Gruppen ASA stock price jumps 14% as Q4 backlog hits record and €140m weapons order lands

Kongsberg Gruppen ASA stock price jumps 14% as Q4 backlog hits record and €140m weapons order lands

Kongsberg shares jumped 14% to 367.15 crowns after reporting record Q4 results and a €140 million weapons contract. The company set a regular 2.20 crowns and special 3.50 crowns dividend, pending April 13 approval. Order backlog reached 157.4 billion crowns. Kongsberg confirmed plans to spin off its maritime unit with a separate listing targeted for April 23.
6 February 2026
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BAE Systems share price slides as buyback update lands and investors eye Feb 18 results

BAE Systems share price slides as buyback update lands and investors eye Feb 18 results

BAE Systems shares fell about 1.5% in early London trading Thursday, extending a two-day slide and closing near 1,847 pence. The company disclosed the purchase of 110,861 shares for cancellation as part of its buyback. Investors are watching a $195 million U.S. Marine Corps vehicle order and ongoing UK strike action ahead of full-year results due February 18.
5 February 2026
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RTX stock slides after Raytheon’s Pentagon missile deal as investors eye the next checkpoint

RTX stock slides after Raytheon’s Pentagon missile deal as investors eye the next checkpoint

RTX shares fell 3.4% to $196.74 Wednesday and were flat after hours, following Raytheon’s announcement of seven-year Pentagon contracts to sharply increase missile production. The company said Tomahawk output will rise from 60 to over 1,000 annually, with similar boosts for AMRAAM and SM-6 missiles. RTX also reported new commercial aerospace deals and set an investor event for Feb. 18.
5 February 2026
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