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Defense Industry 13 June 2025 - 13 October 2025

BigBear.ai (BBAI) Stock Rockets 80% in 2025 – Is the Defense-AI Rally Just Beginning?

BigBear.ai (BBAI) Stock Rockets 80% in 2025 – Is the Defense-AI Rally Just Beginning?

BigBear.ai closed at $7.24 on Oct. 10, up roughly 78–82% year-to-date and 422% over 12 months. Q2 2025 revenue fell 18% to $32.5 million, with a GAAP net loss of $228.6 million on one-time charges. The company cut 2025 sales guidance and holds $390 million in cash. Wall Street consensus is “Hold” with a $6.00 target, despite recent government contract wins.
13 October 2025
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MP Materials Stock Soars on Pentagon and Apple Breakthroughs – 400% YTD Rally Explained

MP Materials Stock Soars on Pentagon and Apple Breakthroughs – 400% YTD Rally Explained

MP Materials shares surged nearly 400% year-to-date, closing at $78.34 on Oct. 10, 2025, after major deals with the U.S. Defense Department and Apple. The Pentagon invested $400M for a 15% stake and set a 10-year price floor on NdPr oxide. Q2 2025 revenue rose 84% to $57.4M, with a narrowed EBITDA loss. Analysts rate the stock a “Moderate Buy” as U.S. policy boosts MP amid China export curbs.
13 October 2025
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US Antimony (UAMY) Stock Skyrockets on $245M Defense Deal – Is It Too Good to Be True?

US Antimony (UAMY) Stock Skyrockets on $245M Defense Deal – Is It Too Good to Be True?

U.S. Antimony won a five-year, sole-source contract worth up to $245 million to supply antimony ingots to the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency. The company announced a $10 million initial delivery order and raised $51.25 million in equity placements in October 2025. Shares surged over 50%, reaching a record $13.93 and lifting market value to $1.6 billion. Revenue for H1 2025 jumped 160% to $17.53 million.
12 October 2025
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MP Materials Stock Skyrockets on Pentagon Deal and Apple Alliance – Rare Earth Boom or Hype?

Rare Earth Boom: MP Materials Stock Skyrockets on Pentagon Deal, China Curbs – Hype or Game-Changer?

MP Materials shares have surged nearly 380% year-to-date, trading in the mid-$70s after hitting record highs in August. The U.S. Department of Defense invested $400 million for a 15% stake and signed a 10-year supply deal. MP also secured a $500 million supply agreement with Apple. Despite a Q2 net loss, output and revenue jumped, and China’s new rare-earth export curbs triggered another share spike in October.
10 October 2025
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BigBear.ai Stock Soars 80% in 2025 – Is This AI-Defense Gem the Next Big Thing?

BigBear.ai Stock Soars 80% in 2025 – Is This AI-Defense Gem the Next Big Thing?

BigBear.ai shares closed at $7.49 on Oct. 9, 2025, up nearly 3% for the day and about 80% year-to-date, but still less than half their April 2022 peak. Q2 revenue fell 18% to $32.5 million, with a net loss of $228.6 million. The company reported $390.8 million in cash and a $380 million backlog. Analysts remain mixed, with a consensus “Hold” and average 12-month target near $6.
10 October 2025
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Nuburu’s Blue Laser Revolution: Defense Pivot Propels BURU Stock to Skyrocket

Nuburu’s Blue Laser Revolution: Defense Pivot Propels BURU Stock to Skyrocket

Nuburu, Inc. (NYSE American: BURU) shares surged over 300% to $0.68 intraday on Oct. 8, 2025, after defense-related announcements, lifting market cap to $60 million. The company, founded in 2015 in Colorado, reported Q2 revenue of $49,000 and a net loss of $12.2 million. Alessandro Zamboni and Dario Barisoni became co-CEOs on Oct. 1. Nuburu is shifting from industrial lasers to defense technology.
8 October 2025
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Blue Laser Pioneer Nuburu (BURU) Shines with Defense Pivot – Stock Soars & Key 2025 Insights

Blue Laser Pioneer Nuburu (BURU) Shines with Defense Pivot – Stock Soars & Key 2025 Insights

Nuburu’s stock surged over 70% in early October 2025, reaching $0.33 per share and a $30 million market cap, but remains about 50% below its January price. The company reported just $49,000 in Q2 revenue and a $12.2 million net loss, with auditors warning about its viability. Nuburu raised $12 million in September and announced a $12.5 million deal to acquire Italian software firm Orbit S.r.l. for defense sector expansion.
7 October 2025
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Lockheed Martin News Roundup (Oct 1–10, 2025): Defense Giant Navigates New Contracts, Space Ambitions, and Market Momentum

Lockheed Martin News Roundup (Oct 1–10, 2025): Defense Giant Navigates New Contracts, Space Ambitions, and Market Momentum

Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon finalized a $24.3 billion contract for 296 F-35 jets after two years of talks. The U.S. Army completed soldier-led flight tests of Lockheed’s new Precision Strike Missile from both HIMARS and MLRS launchers. NASA and Lockheed’s Skunk Works advanced the X-59 QueSST supersonic demonstrator toward a first flight by year-end. A U.S. government shutdown began Oct. 1, halting NASA but not Pentagon operations.
5 October 2025
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Rolls-Royce Soars to Record High: What’s Fueling the Unstoppable Rally?

Rolls-Royce Rockets 40%+ in 2 Years: Jet Engine Boom and £11B Submarine Deal Fuel Rally

Rolls-Royce shares hit 1,176p mid-day Oct 3, 2025, near an all-time high and up 124% in 12 months. Q3 orders reached £8.5bn, up 22% year-on-year, driven by civil and defense contracts. FY2024 revenue rose 15% to £18.9bn; underlying operating profit climbed 55% to £2.5bn. UBS and others raised price targets after strong results and resumed dividends.
3 October 2025
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Ondas Holdings Skyrockets into the U.S. Defense Drone Race – Is ONDS the Next Tech Titan?

Ondas Holdings Skyrockets into the U.S. Defense Drone Race – Is ONDS the Next Tech Titan?

Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ: ONDS) shares surged 460% year-over-year, hitting a 52-week high of $8.58 on Sept. 29, 2025, after major defense orders and a $200M share offering. Q2 revenue reached a record $6.3M, with a net loss of $10.8M. Ondas acquired Apeiro Motion for $12M and took a 51% stake in SPO Smart Precision Optics. Cash on hand stood at $68.6M as of June 30.
2 October 2025
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Defense Stock Plummets 19%: Why DroneShield’s Mega Crash Is All Over the Headlines (Plus EU’s ‘Drone Wall’ & ASML Boom)

Defense Stock Plummets 19%: Why DroneShield’s Mega Crash Is All Over the Headlines (Plus EU’s ‘Drone Wall’ & ASML Boom)

DroneShield shares plunged 19% on Oct. 2 after soaring more than 577% year-to-date, as investors took profits amid warnings of unsustainable valuations. The Australian defence-tech firm reported 210% revenue growth in H1 2025 and secured new Pentagon contracts, while expanding U.S. operations. Demand for anti-drone systems has surged due to geopolitical tensions and EU efforts to counter Russian incursions.
2 October 2025
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DroneShield Stock Skyrockets 40%: What’s Behind the Surge and What’s Next?

DroneShield Stock Skyrockets 40%: What’s Behind the Surge and What’s Next?

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) shares surged about 40% in early October 2025 after securing two U.S. Department of Defense contracts worth AUD $7.9 million and surpassing 4,000 global counter-drone unit sales. The company reported H1 FY2025 revenue of A$72.3 million, up 210% year-over-year, and turned profitable. DroneShield’s backlog and cash reserves remain strong, with major orders from Europe, Australia, and Ukraine.
1 October 2025
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Wall Street Braces for Shutdown: Stocks Rally as Fed Cuts Loom – Tech & Defense in Focus

Wall Street Braces for Shutdown: Stocks Rally as Fed Cuts Loom – Tech & Defense in Focus

S&P 500 futures rose 0.3% Monday as Congress faced a Tuesday midnight deadline to avert a U.S. government shutdown. Gold hit a record $3,808/oz, while oil slipped near $70 on OPEC+ news. AstraZeneca shares gained 1.3% on its NYSE listing plan; First Brands Group filed for Chapter 11. Investors trimmed Fed rate-cut bets amid mixed economic data and looming jobs report.
29 September 2025
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Stealth Revolution: Lockheed’s New Vectis Drone Poised to Redefine Air Combat

Stealth Revolution: Lockheed’s New Vectis Drone Poised to Redefine Air Combat

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has unveiled the Vectis, a stealth autonomous drone designed as a reusable combat aircraft with modular payloads. The tailless, lambda-wing drone is set for its first flight by 2027. Vectis will operate alongside fighter jets for air-to-air, strike, and ISR missions, targeting long-range theaters. It fits the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft concept.
22 September 2025
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China’s J-35 Stealth Fighter: Inside the Navy’s New F-35 Rival

China’s J-35 Stealth Fighter: Inside the Navy’s New F-35 Rival

China’s J-35 naval stealth fighter entered low-rate initial production by mid-2025, with PLAN-marked prototypes 0011 and 0012 photographed. The land-based J-35A flew in September 2023 and debuted at Airshow China 2024 with PLAAF insignia. The J-35 is a twin-engine, carrier-capable jet with internal weapon bays and folding wings, aiming for around 100 deployed by 2030. Sensor fusion reportedly trails the U.S. F-35.
22 July 2025
F-35 Lightnig II Uncovered: Inside the $1 Trillion Stealth Fighter Dominating the Skies

F-35 Lightnig II Uncovered: Inside the $1 Trillion Stealth Fighter Dominating the Skies

More than 1,170 F-35 fighters have been delivered worldwide as of mid-2025, with a projected fleet of over 3,000 by the mid-2030s. The F-35A, B, and C variants reached initial operational capability between 2015 and 2019. Unit costs for recent production lots ranged from $82.5 million to $109 million. Block 4 modernization will add about 80 upgrades and new weapons, including the AIM-260 JATM and AN/APG-85 radar.
15 June 2025
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Ukraine’s Mega 2025 Tenders Revealed: Multi‑Billion Projects Shaping Energy, Defense & More

Ukraine’s Mega 2025 Tenders Revealed: Multi‑Billion Projects Shaping Energy, Defense & More

Ukraine awarded over UAH 4 billion in 2024 to expand the Dniester pumped storage hydro plant. DTEK’s Tyligulska Wind Farm Phase II will add 384 MW with €450 million in turbines, 60 MW online by winter 2025. In May 2025, €84 million was secured for a new 330 kV transmission line and substation rebuilds with Slovakia. A 700 MW renewables auction worth UAH 11 billion will see winners named in April 2025.
14 June 2025
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Skyrocketing Fighter Jet Market 2025: Tech Triumphs and Global Rivalries Fuel a New Arms Race

Skyrocketing Fighter Jet Market 2025: Tech Triumphs and Global Rivalries Fuel a New Arms Race

The F-35 Lightning II surpassed 1,000 deliveries worldwide by late 2024, cementing Lockheed Martin’s lead in the fighter jet market. China’s J-20 fleet reached about 300 jets, making it the world’s second-largest stealth force. The global fighter market was valued at $105.7 billion in 2025, with Asia-Pacific as the largest regional buyer. Boeing’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet line will end in 2025.
13 June 2025
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  • Costco Outperforms S&P 500 in Early 2026 Despite High Valuation
    April 12, 2026, 4:25 AM EDT. Costco Wholesale shares have risen sharply in early 2026, bucking the broader S&P 500 decline. The warehouse retailer's growth is driven by strong earnings per share, expansion of its warehouse network, and a loyal customer base supported by low prices and a limited product range that strengthens supplier leverage. However, the stock trades at a high price-to-earnings ratio, reflecting elevated valuation concerns. Analysts warn that this leaves little room for error if growth expectations are not met, with significant multiple contraction needed before it becomes an attractive buy. Investors are advised to remain patient amid these valuation pressures despite Costco's robust fundamentals and positive start to the year.

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12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

Why SNOW Stock Is Falling Again: Snowflake Nears 52-Week Low as AI Worries Hit Software

11 April 2026
Snowflake shares fell 8.4% to $121.11 on Friday after an 11.7% drop Thursday, as investors sold off software stocks amid concerns over new AI tools from Anthropic and OpenAI. The stock now trades just above its 52-week low. The S&P 500 Software and Services Index is down 25.5% for the year. Snowflake reported fourth-quarter product revenue of $1.23 billion, up 30% from a year earlier.
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11 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 11, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT DocuSign Stock Review: Is the 42% Yearly Drop a Buying Opportunity? April 11, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. DocuSign (DOCU) shares have fallen 42.3% over the past year, raising questions about their value. Despite recent weakness, a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests the stock is **68.1% undervalued**, with estimated intrinsic value around $134.42 versus a current price near $42.89. The DCF model projects growing free cash flows from $990 million in 2026 to $1.37 billion by 2029. Investors remain cautious amid evolving software spending trends
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