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Defense Industry News 3 December 2025 - 12 December 2025

Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Navy ShipOS Deal, Lawsuit Escalation, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Palantir Stock (PLTR) News Today: Navy ShipOS Deal, Lawsuit Escalation, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 12, 2025)

Palantir stock (PLTR) is in focus on Dec. 12, 2025 as a major U.S. Navy contract, a new lawsuit escalation, and lofty valuation debates collide with 2026 forecasts. Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) is back at the center of the AI-and-defense investing narrative on Friday, December 12, 2025—and not just because of price action. A fresh wave of headlines is landing at the same time: a high-profile legal escalation involving AI startup Percepta, the U.S. Navy’s “ShipOS” program tied to a contract value of up to $448 million, and a broader market debate about whether the AI trade is overheating after
12 December 2025
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Lockheed Martin Stock (LMT) Outlook: Pentagon Contracts, Golden Dome Updates, and Analyst Price Targets Since Nov. 21, 2025

Lockheed Martin Stock (LMT) Outlook: Pentagon Contracts, Golden Dome Updates, and Analyst Price Targets Since Nov. 21, 2025

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) stock has stayed in focus as a steady dividend-paying defense name—but the newsflow since Nov. 21, 2025 has added several clear, date-stamped catalysts for investors to track: a fresh run of U.S. government contract announcements tied to the F-35, multiple Pentagon and allied fighter-jet updates, and growing attention around the Trump administration’s “Golden Dome” missile-defense push. As of Dec. 11, 2025, LMT was trading around $476.84 (up about $8.90, roughly +1.9% on the session at the time of the quote). Below is a comprehensive, publication-ready breakdown of the current news, forecasts, and analyses that have
11 December 2025
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Perpetua Resources (PPTA) Stock: Defense-Backed Gold Miner Rides New Antimony Deal and Institutional Buying

Perpetua Resources (PPTA) Stock: Defense-Backed Gold Miner Rides New Antimony Deal and Institutional Buying

Perpetua Resources Corp. (NASDAQ: PPTA, TSX: PPTA) has moved from niche developer to one of the most closely watched names in the U.S. critical minerals space. On December 11, 2025, the stock is trading in the high‑$20s on Nasdaq after a three‑month rally of roughly 55%, fuelled by a series of funding wins, federal permits and, most recently, a new partnership with Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to pilot military‑grade antimony processing. Yahoo Finance+1 At the same time, fresh institutional ownership, new leadership hires and a thick stack of analyst reports and AI‑driven forecasts have turned Perpetua into a battleground between
11 December 2025
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Palantir Stock Jumps on $448 Million U.S. Navy AI Deal: What PLTR Investors Should Know Before the December 11 Open

Palantir Stock Jumps on $448 Million U.S. Navy AI Deal: What PLTR Investors Should Know Before the December 11 Open

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) just delivered one of its most consequential contract wins of 2025 – and the market noticed. After a volatile session on December 10, 2025, Palantir stock finished the regular day at $187.91, up about 3.3% on heavy volume near 58 million shares, after trading between roughly $182.75 and $190.39. In early after-hours trading, shares eased slightly to about $187.46, essentially flat relative to the close. StockAnalysis That move came as investors digested: Here’s a detailed rundown of what happened after the bell on December 10 – and what traders and long‑term investors should watch before
10 December 2025
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AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock Slides After Record Q2 Revenue: Earnings Miss, Guidance Cut and New Army Contracts Explained

AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock Slides After Record Q2 Revenue: Earnings Miss, Guidance Cut and New Army Contracts Explained

December 10, 2025 — AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) just delivered one of the most dramatic “good news / bad news” quarters on Wall Street this year. The defense-technology and military-drone specialist reported record fiscal Q2 2026 revenue, raised the low end of its full‑year sales outlook, landed a massive $874 million U.S. Army foreign military sales contract, and highlighted a bulging backlog. At the same time, the company swung to a loss, badly missed earnings expectations, and cut its profit forecast — sending AeroVironment stock sharply lower. As of Wednesday afternoon, AVAV was recently trading around $248 per share, down
10 December 2025
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AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock on December 10, 2025: Record Q2 Revenue, $874M Army Deal and Fresh Wall Street Targets

AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock on December 10, 2025: Record Q2 Revenue, $874M Army Deal and Fresh Wall Street Targets

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), the U.S. drone and defense technology specialist, is in focus on 10 December 2025 after delivering record fiscal Q2 2026 revenue, raising its full‑year sales outlook and securing an $874 million U.S. Army contract, even as the share price trades far below its October peak. FinancialContent+4Business Wire+4Avinc+4 This piece pulls together the latest news, earnings, guidance, analyst forecasts and price targets available as of December 10, 2025, to help investors understand what is really happening with AeroVironment stock right now. Where AeroVironment Stock Stands Today As of the latest close on December 9, 2025, AeroVironment shares
10 December 2025
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AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock: $874M Army Deal, Q2 Earnings, and 2026 Price Targets on December 9, 2025

AeroVironment (AVAV) Stock: $874M Army Deal, Q2 Earnings, and 2026 Price Targets on December 9, 2025

Date: December 9, 2025 AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), the U.S. defense-technology and drone specialist behind the Puma and Switchblade systems, heads into its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report tonight with fresh contract wins, new software products, and a stock that is up sharply over the past year but still well below its 2025 peak. On December 9, 2025, AVAV trades around $282 per share, giving the company a market capitalization of roughly $14 billion. The stock is up about 80–85% over the last 12 months, yet remains more than 30% below its 52‑week high of $417.86, leaving investors debating whether
9 December 2025
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Rheinmetall AG Stock on December 9, 2025: German Mega‑Orders, Record Backlog and What Analysts Expect Next

Rheinmetall AG Stock on December 9, 2025: German Mega‑Orders, Record Backlog and What Analysts Expect Next

Rheinmetall AG (XETRA: RHM, also traded as RHMG.DE and RNMBY in the U.S.) is back in the spotlight on December 9, 2025, as German defence stocks rally and Berlin prepares to sign off on some of the largest military procurement packages in its modern history. By early afternoon in Europe, Rheinmetall shares were trading around €1,640–1,645, up roughly 1–4% on the day, leaving the stock about 10% higher over the last five sessions and more than 160% higher year‑to‑date.MarketScreener+1 At the same time, analysts’ 12‑month price targets mostly cluster around €2,200–2,300, implying roughly 40–45% upside if those projections are met.MarketScreener+1
9 December 2025
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Scale AI in December 2025: Pentagon Setback, Meta Superintelligence Bet and IPO Watch

Scale AI in December 2025: Pentagon Setback, Meta Superintelligence Bet and IPO Watch

Over the three days from 5–7 December 2025, a flurry of news and analysis has reshaped how investors, policymakers and engineers view Scale AI, the San Francisco‑based data and infrastructure company behind many of today’s leading AI models. A rival startup has beaten Scale AI to a $708 million Pentagon contract, analysts are re‑pricing the company’s strategic value inside Meta’s “superintelligence” push, competitors are raising mega‑rounds off the back of a Scale AI customer exodus, and private‑market platforms have updated their pre‑IPO valuation data. At the same time, founder Alexandr Wang is back in the spotlight as profiles explain how
7 December 2025
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Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock: Latest News, Price Targets and Investment Outlook as of December 7, 2025

Northrop Grumman (NOC) Stock: Latest News, Price Targets and Investment Outlook as of December 7, 2025

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) remains one of the pivotal U.S. defense primes, and as of December 7, 2025, its share price and analyst sentiment reflect a tug‑of‑war between strong long‑term fundamentals and growing short‑term caution. Northrop Grumman stock today: price, range and recent trend Northrop Grumman closed on December 5, 2025 at $548.97 per share, down roughly 0.7% on the day.Northrop Grumman Investor Relations+1 Over the last 12 months, the stock is up about 15–16%, trading in a 52‑week range of roughly $426 to $641, with average daily volume around 785,000 shares.Investing.com Despite respectable one‑year returns, recent trading has
7 December 2025
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Lockheed Martin Stock (LMT) on December 6, 2025: New F‑35 Contracts, Hypersonic Push and 2026 Forecasts Explained

Lockheed Martin Stock (LMT) on December 6, 2025: New F‑35 Contracts, Hypersonic Push and 2026 Forecasts Explained

Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) is ending the week with a flurry of news: fresh Pentagon contracts, expanding hypersonics and missile capacity, a record backlog, and a higher dividend – all against a share price that has lagged the broader market in 2025. Below is a detailed look at what’s happening with Lockheed Martin stock as of December 6, 2025, and how recent news and Wall Street forecasts are shaping the investment narrative. Lockheed Martin stock snapshot today As of the latest trade on December 6, 2025, Lockheed Martin shares are trading around $452, up roughly 0.9% on the day.
7 December 2025
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Parsons Corporation (PSN) Stock Plunges After FAA Contract Loss – But New $3.5 Billion Defense Wins Keep the Long‑Term Story Alive (December 5, 2025)

Parsons Corporation (PSN) Stock Plunges After FAA Contract Loss – But New $3.5 Billion Defense Wins Keep the Long‑Term Story Alive (December 5, 2025)

Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) just had one of its wildest trading days since going public. On Friday, December 5, 2025, the stock suffered a sharp double‑digit drop after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration chose rival Peraton—not Parsons—as prime integrator for the massive “Brand New Air Traffic Control System” (BNATCS) modernization program. Reuters+1 Ironically, the sell‑off landed on the same day Parsons announced fresh wins across defense and infrastructure, including a $3.5 billion contract vehicle with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and major transportation projects in Missouri and the Seattle area. Quiver Quantitative+2GlobeNewswire+2 Below is a full breakdown of what
5 December 2025
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RTX Stock Today: F‑35 Engine Deal, Canada Weapons Sale and AWS Space Alliance Power 2026 Outlook

RTX Stock Today: F‑35 Engine Deal, Canada Weapons Sale and AWS Space Alliance Power 2026 Outlook

December 5, 2025 RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX), the aerospace and defense giant formerly known as Raytheon Technologies, is ending the week with its share price just below record highs as a wave of new defense and space contracts reshapes the stock’s 2026 outlook. As of Friday’s session, RTX is trading around $170 per share, slightly below Thursday’s close of $171.31 and roughly 5–6% under its 52‑week high of $181.31 set on October 28.MarketWatch+1 Over the past year, the stock has delivered an impressive rally of about 48%, with year‑to‑date gains north of 50%, outpacing both the broader market and many
5 December 2025
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RTX Stock Forecast for December 2025: New Billion‑Dollar Defense Deals, AWS Tie‑Up and Analyst Upgrades Explained

RTX Stock Forecast for December 2025: New Billion‑Dollar Defense Deals, AWS Tie‑Up and Analyst Upgrades Explained

Updated: December 4, 2025 – Ticker: RTX (NYSE: RTX) RTX Corporation, the aerospace and defense giant formerly known as Raytheon Technologies, is back in the market’s spotlight in early December 2025. A string of fresh contracts, a new cloud collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and broadly positive analyst sentiment are shaping the latest RTX stock forecast – just as the shares trade near the upper half of their 52‑week range. This article pulls together the current RTX stock news, forecasts and analyses as of December 4, 2025, to help you understand what’s driving the price action and where Wall
4 December 2025
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RTX Stock Forecast for December 2025: New Billion‑Dollar Defense Deals, AWS Tie‑Up and Analyst Upgrades Explained

RTX Stock Forecast for December 2025: New Billion‑Dollar Defense Deals, AWS Tie‑Up and Analyst Upgrades Explained

Updated: December 4, 2025 – Ticker: RTX (NYSE: RTX) RTX Corporation, the aerospace and defense giant formerly known as Raytheon Technologies, is back in the market’s spotlight in early December 2025. A string of fresh contracts, a new cloud collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and broadly positive analyst sentiment are shaping the latest RTX stock forecast – just as the shares trade near the upper half of their 52‑week range. This article pulls together the current RTX stock news, forecasts and analyses as of December 4, 2025, to help you understand what’s driving the price action and where Wall
4 December 2025
SAIC Stock Soars 16% After Q3 2026 Earnings Beat and Pentagon Contract Win: Is the Rally Just Getting Started?

SAIC Stock Soars 16% After Q3 2026 Earnings Beat and Pentagon Contract Win: Is the Rally Just Getting Started?

Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQ: SAIC) is back on traders’ radar in a big way. On December 4, 2025, the stock surged roughly 16% after the company reported better‑than‑expected fiscal Q3 2026 earnings, raised full‑year guidance and highlighted a string of major U.S. government contract wins. Stock Titan+1 Even after this sharp move, Wall Street remains broadly cautious with a consensus “Hold” rating, while several quantitative and valuation models argue the shares are still undervalued. That clash of narratives is exactly what makes SAIC stock interesting right now. SAIC stock price today: a post‑earnings spike By late trading on December
4 December 2025
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BigBear.ai (BBAI) Stock Jumps on Defense‑AI Hype: Latest Price, Forecast and Dilution Risks as of December 4, 2025

BigBear.ai (BBAI) Stock Jumps on Defense‑AI Hype: Latest Price, Forecast and Dilution Risks as of December 4, 2025

BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BBAI) is back in the spotlight. The defense‑focused artificial intelligence stock is trading near multi‑month highs after a sharp rebound driven by its Ask Sage acquisition, new international deals, and a wave of interest in “mission‑ready” AI for national security. At the same time, investors are wrestling with falling revenue, heavy losses, and a plan to double the company’s authorized share count. As of the close on December 4, 2025, BigBear.ai stock changes hands around $6.88 per share, up roughly 12–13% on the day and well above its levels earlier in 2025. MarketBeat Below is a
4 December 2025
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IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) Stock Jumps on Quantum-AI and Defense Deals: December 4, 2025 Outlook

IonQ, Inc. (IONQ) Stock Jumps on Quantum-AI and Defense Deals: December 4, 2025 Outlook

IonQ’s stock is having another very “on‑brand” quantum day: volatile, loud, and hard to ignore. Around midday on December 4, 2025, IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) was trading in the mid‑$50s, up double digits intraday after a string of headlines tying the company to biotech, defense drones, and big institutional money. StockAnalysis shows the shares around $54.20, up about 11%, in early afternoon trading. StockAnalysis+1 At the same time, fresh filings show Norges Bank, Norway’s central bank, has quietly taken a 1% stake, while analysts and commentators argue over whether IonQ is still the quantum market’s crown jewel or yesterday’s hype.
4 December 2025
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Archer Aviation (ACHR) Stock Today: Miami Air Taxi Network, Defense Deals and New Ratings – What December 4, 2025 Means for Investors

Archer Aviation (ACHR) Stock Today: Miami Air Taxi Network, Defense Deals and New Ratings – What December 4, 2025 Means for Investors

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) is back in the spotlight after a flurry of December headlines – from an ambitious air‑taxi network in Miami to deeper defense and Middle East partnerships, a major airport acquisition in Los Angeles, and fresh institutional buying. On December 4, 2025, Archer’s stock was trading around $8.4 per share, up modestly on the day and well off its 52‑week high near $14.6. That gives the company a market capitalisation in the neighborhood of $6 billion, with a 52‑week range of roughly $5.48 to $14.62 and a high beta of about 3.1, underlining its volatility. StockAnalysis
4 December 2025
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Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Stock on December 3, 2025: Price, Q3 Earnings Blowout, Army Mega‑Deal and 2026 Forecast

Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Stock on December 3, 2025: Price, Q3 Earnings Blowout, Army Mega‑Deal and 2026 Forecast

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) is again one of the most talked‑about AI stocks on December 3, 2025. The share price is hovering around $173 per share, up roughly 1.5% today, after trading between about $169 and $174 during the session. StockAnalysis+1 After a spectacular multi‑year run, Palantir is now a lightning rod in the AI trade: bulls see a future trillion‑dollar software titan, while skeptics point to bubble‑level valuations and a growing backlash from high‑profile short sellers like Michael Burry. TS2 Tech+2Finviz+2 Below is a roundup of today’s key news, fresh forecasts and analyst commentary (December 3, 2025), plus
3 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company forecast 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion, up more than 50% from 2025. The drop came as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales up 14% to $213.4 billion and operating income at $25 billion. Trading in Amazon was volatile, with 179 million shares changing hands.
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