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Defense Industry News 24 January 2026 - 29 January 2026

Lockheed Martin stock price jumps on Pentagon profit-share missile deal and upbeat 2026 outlook

Lockheed Martin stock price jumps on Pentagon profit-share missile deal and upbeat 2026 outlook

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 15:16 EST — Regular session Lockheed Martin shares climbed roughly 4.7% to $625.61 in afternoon trading Thursday. Investors are digesting a fresh Pentagon profit-sharing deal linked to missile production, alongside a 2026 outlook that beat forecasts. This shift is critical now as U.S. and allied appetite for air-defense interceptors has jumped. The Pentagon is pushing…
29 January 2026
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Palladyne AI stock slips premarket after Air Force “HANGTIME” contract sparks sharp rally

Palladyne AI stock slips premarket after Air Force “HANGTIME” contract sparks sharp rally

New York, Jan 29, 2026, 05:28 EST — Premarket Palladyne AI Corp shares slipped 1.2% to $7.34 in Thursday’s premarket, following a sharp rise a day earlier when news broke of a U.S. Air Force-related contract. (Public) The company announced it secured the HANGTIME contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory to advance “swarming” — the coordination of multiple unmanned…
29 January 2026
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BAE Systems share price near £20 as $248 million Navy radio order and buyback filing hit tape

BAE Systems share price near £20 as $248 million Navy radio order and buyback filing hit tape

London, Jan 29, 2026, 08:28 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems shares edged up 0.1% to 1,996.5 pence in early London trading Thursday, keeping the UK defence firm’s stock close to the £20 mark. Over the last year, the shares have climbed roughly 67%, with a 52-week range spanning 1,171 to 2,159 pence, per Investing data. The move was modest,…
29 January 2026
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Palantir stock price drops as UK defence deal and ICE scrutiny put government work back in focus

Palantir stock price drops as UK defence deal and ICE scrutiny put government work back in focus

New York, Jan 28, 2026, 11:03 EST — Regular session Palantir Technologies (PLTR.O) shares dropped roughly 2% on Wednesday, continuing a decline that’s put the data-analytics company behind an AI-driven rally in the broader market. The stock slipped $3.31 to $162.39 in late-morning trading, after dipping as low as $161.95. The move comes as investors juggle Federal Reserve signals with…
28 January 2026
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RTX stock jumps after earnings beat, 2026 outlook; tariffs and defense orders in focus

RTX stock jumps after earnings beat, 2026 outlook; tariffs and defense orders in focus

New York, January 27, 2026, 19:10 EST — After-hours RTX shares climbed 3.7% to $201.28 in after-hours trading Tuesday. The aerospace and defense giant leaned on robust engine demand in its latest quarterly results and outlined targets for 2026. This matters because RTX operates in two hot sectors: the jet-engine aftermarket, buoyed by airlines flying older planes longer, and defense…
28 January 2026
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Redwire (RDW) stock jumps nearly 28% after landing $151 billion SHIELD defense contract slot

Redwire (RDW) stock jumps nearly 28% after landing $151 billion SHIELD defense contract slot

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 13:20 (EST) — Regular session underway. Redwire Corporation (RDW) shares surged nearly 28% to $14.01 in Tuesday afternoon trading, after the Jacksonville, Florida-based space and defense supplier announced it secured a spot on the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract vehicle, which carries a $151 billion ceiling. The stock hit an intraday high of $14.54 on…
27 January 2026
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ST Engineering share price slips after MINDEF Terrex s5 contract news — what S63.SI investors watch now

ST Engineering share price slips after MINDEF Terrex s5 contract news — what S63.SI investors watch now

Singapore, Jan 27, 2026, 15:08 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) edged down about 0.2% to S$9.38 on Tuesday, pulling back slightly after a recent surge fueled by news of a new defence contract in Singapore. (Investing) The order stands out because it covers long-cycle projects, offering revenue visibility for years even as other…
27 January 2026
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Palantir stock price closes higher as UK defence contract notice lands, earnings loom

Palantir stock price closes higher as UK defence contract notice lands, earnings loom

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 10:50 EST — The market has closed. Palantir Technologies Inc shares ended Friday 2.3% higher, closing at $169.60. U.S. markets remain closed over the weekend, while a busy slate of catalysts looms for the coming week. In London, the UK Ministry of Defence awarded Palantir Technologies UK Ltd a follow-on enterprise agreement, a wide-ranging software…
25 January 2026
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IperionX stock leaps nearly 8% on Army-linked prototype order as markets reopen Monday

IperionX stock leaps nearly 8% on Army-linked prototype order as markets reopen Monday

NEW YORK, Jan 25, 2026, 09:02 EST — Market closed IperionX Limited shares surged 7.9% to close at $60.11 on Friday, after fluctuating between $56.50 and $60.33 during the day. Trading volume reached 260,726 shares. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend, leaving Monday’s session to reveal if the recent jump will stick after the initial buzz dies down. For…
25 January 2026
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Space and defense stocks face earnings week after Karman outlook bump, AST launch plan

Space and defense stocks face earnings week after Karman outlook bump, AST launch plan

New York, Jan 24, 2026, 12:40 EST — The market has closed. Space and defense shares enter next week mixed following a flurry of company-specific news late Friday. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) finished the session around 0.3% lower, closing at $235.07. (AP News) This is crucial now, with several major earnings reports and policy updates lined…
24 January 2026
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Palantir stock price climbs into weekend on UK defence contract detail — what’s next for PLTR

Palantir stock price climbs into weekend on UK defence contract detail — what’s next for PLTR

New York, January 24, 2026, 10:46 (EST) — Market closed. Palantir Technologies Inc (PLTR.O) closed Friday up at $169.60, marking a volatile start to the year for the stock as U.S. markets head into the weekend shutdown. (Yahoo Finance) This move is significant since Palantir has turned into a popular bet on both government tech budgets and the potential for…
24 January 2026
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Kratos Defense stock tumbles after Piper Sandler goes neutral — what KTOS investors watch next week

Kratos Defense stock tumbles after Piper Sandler goes neutral — what KTOS investors watch next week

New York, January 24, 2026, 06:33 EST — Market closed Shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) dropped 3% on Friday, closing at $110.39, following a steep retreat from last week’s peak. Since January 16, when the stock closed at $130.72, KTOS has lost roughly 15.6%. (StockAnalysis) The drop is significant since Kratos is a popular pick for those…
24 January 2026
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  • XPO Stock Surges 40% Amid Manufacturing Rebound and Strong Q4 Results
    February 6, 2026, 1:31 AM EST. XPO Logistics, a leading less-than-truckload carrier, has gained nearly 40% year-to-date, driven by a recent manufacturing rebound and robust Q4 performance. The company posted a 5% revenue increase to $2.01 billion, surpassing estimates, and improved margins through better service metrics and reduced outsourced linehaul miles. Strong manufacturing data from the Institute of Supply Management, showing expansion for the first time in over two years, boosted investor confidence. Approximately two-thirds of XPO's shipments involve industrial goods, making it sensitive to manufacturing trends. With volumes currently flat despite winter storms and potential capacity constraints in the LTL industry following Yellow bankruptcy, XPO could see further price and profit gains if industrial demand normalizes, according to Chief Strategy Officer Ali Faghri.
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