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Drones 21 December 2025 - 22 March 2026

AeroVironment Wins $135 Million Army Drone Contracts After Cutting 2026 Outlook

AeroVironment Wins $135 Million Army Drone Contracts After Cutting 2026 Outlook

AeroVironment secured nearly $135 million in new U.S. Army contracts, including a $117.3 million order for P550 long-range reconnaissance drones and $17.6 million for Red Dragon systems. The awards follow the company’s recent cut to its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook and a $151.3 million goodwill impairment after a Space Force program halt. Completion of the P550 order is expected by July 2026.
22 March 2026
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Ondas Stock (ONDS) Falls as 3.36 Million-Share Filing Clouds Europe Drone-Defense Push

Ondas Stock (ONDS) Falls as 3.36 Million-Share Filing Clouds Europe Drone-Defense Push

Ondas shares fell 3.9% to $10.83 after a March 18 filing registered 3.36 million shares for resale by former Bird Aerosystems owners. The company said it will not receive proceeds from these sales. Ondas also announced a joint venture with Heidelberg and highlighted its Sentrycs unit’s role in drone defense at the World Economic Forum. The company recently acquired INDO Earth Moving, which won a $140 million military contract.
19 March 2026
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Swarmer Stock Surges Again After IPO as Ukraine-Tested Drone Software Draws Wall Street

Swarmer Stock Surges Again After IPO as Ukraine-Tested Drone Software Draws Wall Street

Swarmer shares soared 77% to $55 on Wednesday, following a 520% surge from its $5 IPO price. The Austin-based drone software firm raised $14.7 million in its offering, but 2025 revenue fell to $309,920 and net loss widened to $8.5 million. Its software has supported over 100,000 combat missions in Ukraine. The company reported no material business with its main customer going forward.
19 March 2026
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AeroVironment stock slides as drone maker cuts 2026 outlook after SCAR setback

AeroVironment stock slides as drone maker cuts 2026 outlook after SCAR setback

AeroVironment lowered its full-year revenue and adjusted earnings forecast after the U.S. government moved to end the BADGER agreement linked to the Space Force’s SCAR program. Shares fell in after-hours trading following a revenue miss and a $151.3 million goodwill impairment, which led to a net loss of $156.6 million for the fiscal third quarter. The company now expects fiscal 2026 revenue below Wall Street estimates.
10 March 2026
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Red Cat Holdings Stock Swings After Pentagon Drone Results Cool Rally Ahead of March 18 Earnings

Red Cat Holdings Stock Swings After Pentagon Drone Results Cool Rally Ahead of March 18 Earnings

Red Cat Holdings shares fell about 4% Monday after its Teal Drones unit was listed among 11 finalists for Pentagon drone contracts, cooling a rally that sent the stock to a one-year high last week. The company expects to report fourth-quarter revenue of $24–$26.5 million on March 18, up sharply from a year earlier, but warned those figures are unaudited.
9 March 2026
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Ondas Inc lands $20 million border drone order, taps McKinsey veteran in defense push

Ondas Inc lands $20 million border drone order, taps McKinsey veteran in defense push

Ondas Inc’s Airobotics unit received a $20 million initial order to start work on a national autonomous border-protection program, launching rapid development and phased deployment. The company added McKinsey senior partner David Chinn to its Ondas Autonomous Systems board. Ondas shares traded at $10.49, giving it a $2 billion valuation. The government customer for the border project was not disclosed.
6 March 2026
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Ondas Inc lands $20 million border drone order as national autonomous program kicks off

Ondas Inc lands $20 million border drone order as national autonomous program kicks off

Ondas Inc’s Airobotics unit received a $20 million initial purchase order as prime contractor for a national border-protection drone program, triggering development and phased deployment. The company has not disclosed the customer or country. Shares closed up 4.9% at $10.51 on Wednesday. The order is part of a multi-year framework and involves integrating drones, software, and ground infrastructure.
5 March 2026
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Ondas stock price jumps 4% in premarket as Middle East conflict sparks rush into drone-defense names

Ondas stock price jumps 4% in premarket as Middle East conflict sparks rush into drone-defense names

Ondas Inc shares rose 4.1% to $10.49 in premarket trading Monday, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that boosted defense stocks. The company, which sells autonomous drones and counter-drone systems, last announced a $30 million Israeli demining contract and a multi-million dollar European drone order in February. No new company statements were issued early Monday.
2 March 2026
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DroneShield stock (ASX:DRO) slides as JPMorgan pops up as 5% holder — what investors watch next

DroneShield stock (ASX:DRO) slides as JPMorgan pops up as 5% holder — what investors watch next

DroneShield shares fell 3.7% to A$3.87 by late morning Monday after a filing showed JPMorgan Chase & Co and affiliates surpassed Australia’s 5% “substantial holder” threshold. The S&P/ASX 200 index rose about 0.7%. The JPMorgan stake, mostly from securities lending, totaled around 46.5 million shares. Traders are watching upcoming contract payments and governance milestones.
12 January 2026
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Kratos Defense stock (KTOS) jumps again on Valkyrie drone deal, Trump budget push and fresh target hikes

Kratos Defense stock (KTOS) jumps again on Valkyrie drone deal, Trump budget push and fresh target hikes

Kratos Defense shares jumped 9.3% Friday to $113.70, capping a 43% rally since Jan. 2 after Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion 2027 defense budget. The company confirmed it does not pay dividends or buy back stock, backing reinvestment. Northrop, using Kratos’ Valkyrie airframe, secured a $231.5 million contract to develop unmanned Marine Corps aircraft. Kratos reports earnings Feb. 25.
11 January 2026
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AeroVironment stock (AVAV) jumps as Trump’s defense-budget push keeps drone makers in focus

AeroVironment stock (AVAV) jumps as Trump’s defense-budget push keeps drone makers in focus

AeroVironment shares rose 4.9% to $362.02 after President Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget for 2027 and signed an order tying contractor payouts to weapons delivery. Parry Labs announced a partnership with AeroVironment on the Army’s new P550 drone. The FCC granted exemptions for some AeroVironment drone imports through 2026. The stock traded near its 52-week high.
9 January 2026
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AeroVironment stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget call lifts drone names

AeroVironment stock jumps as Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense-budget call lifts drone names

AeroVironment shares jumped 8.8% to $346.45 in late morning trading Thursday after touching $371.20, as U.S. defense stocks rebounded on news of a proposed $1.5 trillion 2027 military budget. The rally followed President Trump’s order barring defense contractor dividends and buybacks until weapons production accelerates. The FCC also announced a temporary exemption for some foreign-made drone imports through 2026.
8 January 2026
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DroneShield Limited stock slips as JPMorgan drops off the 5% holder list — what investors watch next

DroneShield Limited stock slips as JPMorgan drops off the 5% holder list — what investors watch next

DroneShield Ltd shares fell 1.0% to A$3.85 after a filing showed JPMorgan Chase & Co. and affiliates dropped below the 5% substantial holder threshold. About 21 million shares changed hands. The company recently promoted Louis Gamarra to chief commercial officer and last month announced an $8.2 million contract to supply counter-drone systems to a western military customer.
8 January 2026
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NASA wants a long-range drone detection system at Kennedy Space Center as security tightens

NASA wants a long-range drone detection system at Kennedy Space Center as security tightens

NASA has issued a notice seeking a drone detection and analysis system for Kennedy Space Center, requiring 24/7 coverage and detection of unknown drones at least 40 nautical miles away. The work may involve classified information. The move follows increased public activity at the site, including new Fraggle Rock-themed programming at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
30 December 2025
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Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock Slides on Heavy Volume as Investors Weigh Dilution Filing and 2026 Drone Catalysts

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) Stock Slides on Heavy Volume as Investors Weigh Dilution Filing and 2026 Drone Catalysts

Ondas Holdings shares fell about 7% to $8.48 Friday on heavy volume, while major indexes were flat. The drop followed a recent Form 8-K detailing the issuance of over 7.6 million new shares tied to exchange agreements and a projected $56.6 million non-cash charge for Q4. Ondas has not released new press statements since mid-December.
28 December 2025
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Military Tech Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Space Force Satellite Awards, Drone Dominance, and Analyst Calls in Focus

Military Tech Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Space Force Satellite Awards, Drone Dominance, and Analyst Calls in Focus

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency awarded $3.5 billion in contracts to Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, and Rocket Lab to build 72 Tracking Layer satellites for missile defense. Each company will deliver 18 satellites under fixed-price agreements. The contracts mark a shift toward recurring tech upgrades in defense spending. Markets may see outsized moves due to thin holiday trading.
21 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Warren Buffett Continues Investing Role at Berkshire Hathaway Despite Retirement
    April 1, 2026, 1:43 PM EDT. Warren Buffett, 95, said he remains active in investment decisions at Berkshire Hathaway, despite handing over CEO duties to Greg Abel in January. Buffett described his contributions as "tiny" but confirmed a recent new purchase. Since announcing his retirement in May, Berkshire's stock fell about 11% while the S&P 500 rose over 13%. Berkshire also acquired $17 billion in U.S. Treasury bills recently. Buffett acknowledged selling some Apple shares too early but highlighted that Apple remains Berkshire's largest holding at $62 billion. He praised Abel's capabilities, calling him more productive and effective. Buffett plans no longer to speak at annual shareholder meetings but will maintain some involvement in the firm he built over six decades.
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