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Ondas Stock Moves Up as LADOS Defense Platform and Share Resale Filing Get Interest

Ondas Stock Moves Up as LADOS Defense Platform and Share Resale Filing Get Interest

Ondas Inc. jumped 1.5% to $9.45 after announcing it will launch its LADOS defense command-and-control system at Eurosatory 2026, as investors weighed this catalyst against a recent SEC filing registering the resale of 2.7 million shares tied to the Omnisys acquisition; Q1 revenue surged to $50.1 million, but adjusted EBITDA loss was $10.9 million, with losses expected to peak in Q2.
11 June 2026
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Merlin Moves Higher in Premarket After U.S. Military Clears Next Flight-Test

Merlin Moves Higher in Premarket After U.S. Military Clears Next Flight-Test

Merlin Inc shares soared up to 27.6% premarket after announcing its C-130J autonomy program with U.S. Special Operations Command cleared a Critical Design Review, moving the $100M+ IDIQ contract toward integration and testing; investors reacted to this key milestone as Merlin, newly public and early-revenue, is closely watched for hardware execution amid a volatile stock history and limited margin for error.
5 June 2026
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General Dynamics Stock Reacts to New Pentagon Move

General Dynamics Stock Reacts to New Pentagon Move

General Dynamics shares closed at $346.82 Friday, up 1.1% for the holiday-shortened week after its Mission Systems unit won a $106 million Pentagon contract. The deal could reach $294.9 million through 2031. First-quarter revenue rose 10.3% to $13.5 billion, and the company raised its 2026 profit outlook. Trading was muted compared to broader gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
30 May 2026
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Microsoft gets Pentagon boost in AI, Wall Street moves in

Microsoft gets Pentagon boost in AI, Wall Street moves in

Microsoft shares climbed over 5% Friday to $450.24, lifting its market value near $3.35 trillion. The stock rally followed news of a $9.7 billion U.S. defense contract and plans to unveil new in-house AI models at next week’s Build conference. Wall Street closed at record highs, with tech stocks leading gains. Microsoft declined to comment on its upcoming AI announcements.
29 May 2026
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UMAC Stock Gains After Pentagon Funding Report, Profit Uncertainty Remains

UMAC Stock Gains After Pentagon Funding Report, Profit Uncertainty Remains

Unusual Machines shares jumped as much as 52% Thursday after reports the Trump administration is in talks to fund U.S. drone makers. The Orlando-based supplier’s stock was last up 41% at $26.52. First-quarter revenue soared 296% to $8.1 million, but the company posted a $7.3 million operating loss. Reuters said it could not independently confirm the government funding talks.
28 May 2026
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Unusual Machines Stock Surges Premarket as Pentagon Drone Funding Report Puts UMAC Back in Focus

Unusual Machines Stock Surges Premarket as Pentagon Drone Funding Report Puts UMAC Back in Focus

Unusual Machines (UMAC) surged over 30% in premarket trading Thursday after reports that the Trump administration is in talks to fund U.S. drone makers, including UMAC. The stock closed Wednesday at $18.83, up nearly 9%, and was indicated around $24.90 before the bell. UMAC also cited a partner’s selection for Phase II of the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Program.
28 May 2026
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Lockheed Martin Rises Going Into Holiday on Missile Plans

Lockheed Martin Rises Going Into Holiday on Missile Plans

Lockheed Martin shares rose 2.0% to $533.24 on Friday, outpacing defense peers after the company broke ground on a new munitions plant in Troy, Alabama. The facility aims to boost output of THAAD and Next Generation Interceptor missiles. Lockheed remains nearly 23% below its 52-week high despite recent gains. Wall Street analysts hold a consensus Hold rating with an average price target of $595.29.
23 May 2026
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Ondas Pauses After $196.6M AI-Defense Deal

Ondas Pauses After $196.6M AI-Defense Deal

Ondas shares rose 0.54% to $9.23 in New York Friday after closing its $196.6 million stock acquisition of Israel’s Omnisys on May 21. The company also filed to register the resale of 2.7 million shares tied to a separate Mistral deal. U.S. markets will close Monday for Memorial Day, leaving one session for investors to react. Ondas’ market value stood at $4.57 billion, well below its 52-week high.
22 May 2026
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Lockheed Rolls Out $9 Billion Missile Plan in Alabama, Eyes U.S. Stockpile Rebuild

Lockheed Rolls Out $9 Billion Missile Plan in Alabama, Eyes U.S. Stockpile Rebuild

Lockheed Martin began construction Thursday on an 87,000-square-foot munitions facility in Troy, Alabama, to expand THAAD interceptor and Next Generation Interceptor production. The project is part of a $9 billion investment to boost missile output amid Pentagon pressure to increase inventories. Lockheed said the new building will nearly double its Troy production space and add jobs over the next three years.
22 May 2026
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Ondas Stock Is Moving Again After a $199 Million AI Defense Deal — What Investors Missed

Ondas Stock Is Moving Again After a $199 Million AI Defense Deal — What Investors Missed

Ondas Inc. shares climbed 3.3% to $9.43 midday Wednesday after the company agreed to acquire Israeli defense software firm Omnisys for $199 million in stock, plus up to $60 million in earn-outs. The deal, expected to close in the second quarter pending approvals, would add Omnisys’ real-time defense resource software to Ondas’ portfolio. Trading volume reached 22 million shares. Peers in the defense sector also saw gains.
20 May 2026
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Ondas Shares Drop Following $199 Million AI Defense Deal, Traders Eye Next Steps

Ondas Shares Drop Following $199 Million AI Defense Deal, Traders Eye Next Steps

Ondas Inc. shares dropped about 10% to $9.555 in midday Nasdaq trading Monday after announcing a $199 million all-stock acquisition of Israeli defense software firm Omnisys and filing for potential resale of over 2.2 million shares tied to a previous deal. Trading volume topped 48 million shares. The Omnisys deal is expected to close in Q2, pending approvals and retention of key staff.
18 May 2026
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Shares of BigBear.ai Slide as Defense AI Hype Wavers

Shares of BigBear.ai Slide as Defense AI Hype Wavers

BigBear.ai shares fell about 5% to $4.16 Friday afternoon after reporting flat first-quarter revenue of $34.4 million and a wider adjusted EBITDA loss of $9.9 million. Backlog rose 14% to $281.9 million, boosted by a $53 million classified contract. The company kept its 2026 revenue forecast at $135 million to $165 million. Gross margin improved to 34.0% from 21.3% a year earlier.
15 May 2026
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United States Antimony Stock Falls After $11.3 Million Loss as Defense Contract Ramp Awaits

United States Antimony Stock Falls After $11.3 Million Loss as Defense Contract Ramp Awaits

United States Antimony posted a first-quarter net loss of $11.3 million, or 8 cents a share, on $6.8 million in revenue, down from a $546,524 profit a year earlier. Shares fell about 4% to $9.57 in late trading. The company completed initial deliveries under a $245 million Defense Logistics Agency contract but did not recognize revenue from it in the quarter. Gross profit dropped to $1.1 million from $2.4 million.
15 May 2026
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  • ASX Set to Rise on US-Iran Peace Hopes; Bathurst Resources Wins NZ Court Case
    June 11, 2026, 9:12 PM EDT. Australian shares are expected to rise Friday, following strong gains on Wall Street after US President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of planned strikes on Iran and the potential for a peace deal this weekend. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones rose nearly 2%, while the Nasdaq gained 2.5%. Brent crude oil slipped below $89 per barrel. Market participants await Australia's labor account report at 11:30 am Sydney time. In corporate news, Bathurst Resources (ASX:BRL) said a New Zealand High Court dismissed Talley's Group's derivative lawsuit alleging shareholder misconduct. Ebos Group's (ASX:EBO) unit Pet Care Distributors faces regulatory review over a proposed acquisition. The ASX benchmark closed down 0.2% Thursday at 8,633.20 points.

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