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LSE:QQ.L News 19 January 2026

QinetiQ share price rises on £205m Typhoon contract extension as BlackRock crosses 5%

QinetiQ share price rises on £205m Typhoon contract extension as BlackRock crosses 5%

London, January 19, 2026, 13:57 GMT — Regular session. QinetiQ’s shares climbed Monday following a £205 million contract extension to continue engineering support for the RAF’s Typhoon fighter jets. At 1343 GMT, QinetiQ (QQ.L) stock was trading 2.6% higher at 529p, pushing its year-to-date gains to roughly 21%. (MarketScreener) The defence ministry announced a five-year deal set to preserve 250…
19 January 2026
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