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Defense Industry News 12 January 2026 - 15 January 2026

Lockheed Martin stock today: UBS lifts target to $580 as defense investors shift focus to budgets and earnings

Lockheed Martin stock today: UBS lifts target to $580 as defense investors shift focus to budgets and earnings

New York, January 15, 2026, 13:08 ET — Regular session underway. Lockheed Martin (LMT) shares edged up roughly 0.1% to $573.37 Thursday. UBS lifted its price target on the defense giant to $580 from $513 but maintained a Neutral rating. (GuruFocus) UBS analyst Gavin Parsons noted in a research brief that defense stocks might move less on upcoming quarterly results…
15 January 2026
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BAE Systems stock: what to watch before London opens after Deutsche Bank downgrade, $184 mln Marine Corps order

BAE Systems stock: what to watch before London opens after Deutsche Bank downgrade, $184 mln Marine Corps order

London, Jan 15, 2026, 07:13 GMT — Premarket update. BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares are under the spotlight ahead of Thursday’s London open after a broker downgrade hit a stock that has already surged this year. On Wednesday, the shares slipped 1.64%, closing at 2,038 pence. Marketwatch Timing is crucial here. Defence stocks have become a crowded trade across Europe, and…
15 January 2026
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DroneShield shares jump after LAND 156 panel nod — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield shares jump after LAND 156 panel nod — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

Sydney, Jan 15, 2026, 17:59 AEDT — After-hours Shares of DroneShield Ltd climbed on Thursday after the ASX-listed counter-drone equipment maker announced it had been selected for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 156 Line of Effort 3 (LoE 3) panel. The stock finished 2.77% higher at A$4.08, up from A$3.97 at the previous close, with the news coming at 4:37…
15 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps after hypersonic missile engine test with GE, Stinger-replacement flight milestone

Lockheed Martin stock jumps after hypersonic missile engine test with GE, Stinger-replacement flight milestone

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 19:15 ET — After-hours Lockheed Martin shares jumped 2.6% in after-hours trading Wednesday following news that the defense giant and GE Aerospace wrapped up engine tests for a new ramjet designed for hypersonic missiles. Northrop Grumman climbed 4.4%, RTX edged up 2.4%, and General Dynamics gained 0.7%. GE Aerospace, however, slipped 2.5%. This update is…
15 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock rises after missile flight test as Pentagon motor deal keeps defense names in focus

Lockheed Martin stock rises after missile flight test as Pentagon motor deal keeps defense names in focus

New York, January 14, 2026, 15:33 EST — Regular session Lockheed Martin (LMT) shares climbed roughly 2.3% Wednesday, closing at $571.40, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) dipped around 0.8%. The stock fluctuated between $553.74 and $578 during the session. Investors are zeroing in on clear evidence that major defense contractors can convert demand into actual output, particularly in…
14 January 2026
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L3Harris stock edges up as Pentagon puts $1 billion into missile unit spinoff plan

L3Harris stock edges up as Pentagon puts $1 billion into missile unit spinoff plan

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 13:08 ET — Regular session L3Harris Technologies shares climbed Wednesday after the defense contractor announced the Pentagon would pump $1 billion into its Missile Solutions unit. The funding comes ahead of a planned IPO in the second half of 2026. The investment will take the form of a convertible preferred security that automatically converts into…
14 January 2026
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BAE Systems stock: Deutsche Bank downgrade puts shipbuilding margins back in focus

BAE Systems stock: Deutsche Bank downgrade puts shipbuilding margins back in focus

London, Jan 14, 2026, 08:18 GMT — Regular session BAE Systems (BAES.L) shares edged up slightly in early London trading Wednesday, finding some footing after Deutsche Bank downgraded the stock, citing challenges in the Maritime division. By 0802 GMT, the stock was 0.34% higher at 2,079 pence, following a close of 2,072 pence. Over the past year, the shares have…
14 January 2026
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L3Harris stock in focus after Pentagon’s $1B missile-unit deal tees up 2026 IPO

L3Harris stock in focus after Pentagon’s $1B missile-unit deal tees up 2026 IPO

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 20:08 EST — Market closed. L3Harris Technologies, Inc. announced the Pentagon will invest $1 billion in its Missile Solutions unit, paving the way for that segment to spin off as a separate publicly traded company. An IPO is planned for the second half of 2026. On Tuesday, L3Harris shares edged up about 0.2%, closing at…
14 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock nears a fresh high after Jefferies target hike as earnings loom

Lockheed Martin stock nears a fresh high after Jefferies target hike as earnings loom

New York, Jan 13, 2026, 13:55 ET — Regular session Shares of Lockheed Martin Corp climbed roughly 1% on Tuesday, reaching $556.55 in afternoon trading and earlier hitting a high of $564.00. Jefferies raised its price target to $540 from $500 but maintained a “Hold” rating, cautioning that 2026 revenue and EPS guidance may “slightly disappoint.” (TipRanks) Timing is crucial.…
13 January 2026
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L3Harris (LHX) stock jumps premarket on Pentagon’s $1 billion Missile Solutions IPO plan

L3Harris (LHX) stock jumps premarket on Pentagon’s $1 billion Missile Solutions IPO plan

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 08:02 EST — Premarket L3Harris Technologies (LHX) shares surged roughly 10% to $376.04 in premarket trading Tuesday following the announcement of its plan to spin off the Missile Solutions unit, supported by a $1 billion U.S. government investment. The defense contractor said it aims for an initial public offering, or IPO, in the latter half…
13 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock today: LMT edges up as defense names catch a safety bid

Lockheed Martin stock today: LMT edges up as defense names catch a safety bid

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 13:40 EST — Regular session Lockheed Martin Corp shares climbed $2.70, roughly 0.5%, to $545.62 on Monday, tracking gains across major defense contractors as broader markets showed volatility. RTX advanced around 1.6%, Northrop Grumman added 1.5%, and General Dynamics rose 1.3%. Investors are shifting toward defense, searching for a “safe-haven” as uncertainty builds ahead of…
12 January 2026
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BAE Systems stock jumps toward 2,100p as Sweden flags new air-defence spending

BAE Systems stock jumps toward 2,100p as Sweden flags new air-defence spending

London, 12 January 2026, 08:10 GMT — Regular session Shares of BAE Systems (BAES.L) climbed in early London trading on Monday, briefly hitting 2,098 pence—their 52-week peak. By 0810 GMT, the stock was trading around 2,095 pence, up roughly 2%. (Investing) The UK defence group remains on a strong streak heading into mid-January. Its shares have jumped about 20% since…
12 January 2026
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  • Wheat Futures Rally on Thursday Despite Lower Export Sales
    February 6, 2026, 3:05 AM EST. Wheat futures across Chicago SRW, Kansas City HRW, and Minneapolis markets closed higher Thursday, with gains between 4 and 9 cents. Export sales data showed 373,877 metric tons sold in the week ending January 29, down 33% from the prior week and nearly 15% below last year. The Philippines led purchases, followed by Taiwan and Mexico. Despite the rally, large global supplies remain a weight on prices, with Russia's 2025 wheat crop reported at 93 million metric tons, including occupied Ukrainian territories. March and May contracts for CBOT, KCBT, and MIAX wheat all posted modest gains. The market reflects ongoing tension between demand signals and abundant supply.
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