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Ondas stock slips with investors watching drone-defense orders and Lockheed tie-up

Ondas stock slips with investors watching drone-defense orders and Lockheed tie-up

Ondas shares plunged 6.7% to $7.96 despite announcing over $40 million in June defense orders and a Lockheed Martin counter-drone partnership, as heavy trading followed news that selling stockholders may offload more than 3.1 million shares, raising risks for investors even as the company boosted its 2026 revenue target to at least $390 million.
24 June 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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Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

Kratos Defense Stock Slides Again as Drone Maker’s $1 Billion Growth Bet Faces Test

Kratos Defense shares dropped 6.5% to $61.26, cutting its market value to $10.6 billion as investors questioned the pace of profit from new contracts. The company recently completed the first flight of its Mk1 Firejet drone and won a Space Force contract worth up to $446.8 million. AeroVironment, L3Harris, and Northrop Grumman also declined. Kratos raised $1.17 billion in a February share offering.
26 April 2026
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AeroVironment stock price jumps premarket as Middle East war fuels drone-defense bid

AeroVironment stock price jumps premarket as Middle East war fuels drone-defense bid

AeroVironment shares jumped 12.5% to $283.71 in premarket trading after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran spurred a rally in defense stocks. Lockheed Martin and RTX also posted gains as investors shifted into the sector while broader equity futures fell. AeroVironment recently secured a $186 million U.S. Army order for upgraded Switchblade drones. The company reports fiscal Q3 results March 10.
2 March 2026
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DroneShield share price slides 7.5% as ASX filing flags possible employee selling

DroneShield share price slides 7.5% as ASX filing flags possible employee selling

DroneShield shares fell 7.5% to A$3.32 after the company filed to list 4.565 million new shares from exercised performance options. The new stock, issued to employees with no sale restrictions, raised concerns about near-term selling pressure ahead of the late-February earnings report. CEO Oleg Vornik said he sold shares to cover tax on vested options. Short seller Plato Long Short Fund flagged insider selling as a governance concern.
30 January 2026
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DroneShield share price sinks after ASX cash-flow update; what to watch next for ASX:DRO

DroneShield share price sinks after ASX cash-flow update; what to watch next for ASX:DRO

DroneShield shares fell 5.5% to A$3.95 after the company posted quarterly cash receipts of A$63.5 million and positive operating cash flow of A$7.7 million. Investors weighed unaudited December-quarter figures and the timing of contract deliveries ahead of the full-year audit. The company ended the quarter with A$210.4 million in cash. Next reporting updates are scheduled for February 24.
28 January 2026
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Ondas (ONDS) stock jumps as Tallinn showcase spotlights Ukraine-tested drone tech

Ondas (ONDS) stock jumps as Tallinn showcase spotlights Ukraine-tested drone tech

Ondas shares surged 10.4% to $12.32 Tuesday after announcing a private unmanned-systems showcase in Tallinn, Estonia, featuring technology proven in Ukraine. The stock rebounded from an 8.3% drop Monday as traders awaited further customer updates tied to the event. Ondas recently raised its 2026 revenue outlook and reported over $1.5 billion in cash after a major offering.
27 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

DroneShield shares rose 2.8% to A$4.08 after the company announced it was selected for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 156 Line of Effort 3 panel in an after-market ASX release. The announcement came at 4:37 p.m. AEDT, after the cash session closed. Investors await further details or orders before DroneShield’s Feb. 24 results.
15 January 2026
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DroneShield shares in focus after JPMorgan flags 5% stake — what ASX:DRO traders watch next

DroneShield shares in focus after JPMorgan flags 5% stake — what ASX:DRO traders watch next

JPMorgan Chase & Co and affiliates disclosed a 5.09% stake in DroneShield, crossing Australia’s “substantial holder” threshold, according to a Form 603 notice. DroneShield closed at A$4.02 Friday, up 4.42%, with shares up 21% since Jan. 5. The filing showed most of JPMorgan’s position is tied to securities lending and prime-brokerage arrangements. Investors await a late-January cash flow update.
11 January 2026
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AeroVironment (AVAV) stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5T defense budget call and drone-rule carve-outs hit markets

AeroVironment (AVAV) stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5T defense budget call and drone-rule carve-outs hit markets

AeroVironment shares jumped nearly 8% to $343.30 in afternoon trading Thursday after touching $371.20, following Trump’s call for a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget for 2027. The FCC said select AeroVironment drone models can still be imported through 2026 despite new restrictions. Defense stocks broadly rebounded, though new limits on dividends and buybacks remain in place.
8 January 2026
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DroneShield stock cools after JPMorgan drops below 5% stake — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield stock cools after JPMorgan drops below 5% stake — what ASX:DRO investors watch next

DroneShield shares fell 0.77% to A$3.89 Wednesday after surging 18.43% the previous session, with trading volume dropping by nearly half. A filing showed JPMorgan Chase & Co. and affiliates dropped below the 5% substantial holder threshold on Jan. 2. The company extended its partnership with the Australian Defence Force Drone Racing Team and promoted Louis Gamarra to chief commercial officer.
7 January 2026
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