U.S. Drone Shares Rise as Tariff Structure Benefits Smaller Specialty Firms

Unusual Machines climbed 14% in premarket trading on Friday. Shares of Red Cat Holdings advanced 7.5%, and AeroVironment increased by 3.9%. The share gains came after the United States imposed new tariffs on drone imports and their components.

14 August 2026

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) Surges 25% for the Week Following Army Laser Contract Report Worth $400 Million

U.S. markets did not open on Saturday. AeroVironment ended Friday at $186.73 following news of the Army order, which boosted an ongoing weekly surge. Shares advanced another 0.4% in after-hours trading.

8 August 2026

NASDAQ:AVAV·Stock Market·Technology

Ondas Shares Await Revenue Proof Following $70 Million in Orders

Shares of Ondas Inc. fell 4.0% since the July 24 close, despite the company securing more revenue in orders over the past four weeks than it has projected for the whole of 2025.

2 August 2026

Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:AVAV·NASDAQ:ONDS·NASDAQ:RCAT·Stock Market·Technology

Ondas (NASDAQ:ONDS) trading volume exceeds shares outstanding amid DZYNE acquisition scrutiny

NEW YORK, July 19, 2026, 07:54 EDT — Ondas saw trading volumes spike past its total share count as markets evaluated the potential implications of the company’s deal with DZYNE, raising questions over its current valuation.

19 July 2026

Nasdaq·NASDAQ:AVAV·NASDAQ:ONDS·NASDAQ:RCAT·Stock Market

Ondas Stock’s $58 Million DZYNE Gap Puts 85 Million New Shares in Focus

ONDS Drops, DZYNE Deal Shares Lose $73 Million, Valuation Still Faces 8.3x Sales Hurdle

Ondas Inc. was down about 2.3% to $7.09 late Monday morning. At that level, the roughly 85 million shares going to DZYNE Technologies’ sellers were valued near $602.7 million. That’s about $72.8 million below the $675.48 million listed in a regulatory filing.

13 July 2026

NASDAQ:AVAV·NASDAQ:KTOS·NASDAQ:ONDS·Stock Market

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) climbs, but backlog, margin details curb gains

AeroVironment, Inc. surged Tuesday after posting strong fiscal Q4 numbers, but action was choppy. The drone and defense stock ended at $165.07, up 18.76%. Shares opened at $176.50, hit $178.50 during the day, then eased back. Volume was heavy at 7.98 million shares, 5.4 times the norm. After hours, the stock moved to $165.55.

30 June 2026

Aerospace Industry·Earnings Reports·NASDAQ:AVAV·Stock Market

Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) jumps; backlog mix shifts away from drones

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. gained 4.6% Tuesday, joining a wider drone-stock rally after AeroVironment, Inc.. But trading was choppy. Shares changed hands at $49.13 on the last quote, under the $50.00 open and over $2 off the session high at $51.45.

30 June 2026

Defense Industry·NASDAQ:AVAV·NASDAQ:KTOS·Technology

Nasdaq futures bounce ahead of open; tech protection costs remain elevated

Nasdaq paces quarter-end advance as rally faces thin breadth

U.S. stocks moved up Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite out front as the quarter wound down. But under the surface, market breadth was negative. More stocks fell than rose, despite gains in the main indexes.

30 June 2026

Nasdaq·NASDAQ:AAPL·NASDAQ:AMZN·NASDAQ:AVAV·NASDAQ:CNXC·NASDAQ:GOOGL·NASDAQ:MSFT·NASDAQ:NVDA·NASDAQ:TSLA·NYSE:FDX·NYSE:JPM·NYSE:NKE·Stock Market

AeroVironment stock jumps as BlueHalo sales remake AVAV earnings and index profile

Shares of AeroVironment, Inc. were quoted at $166.40 in premarket trade, up $27.40, or 19.7%, from Monday’s $139.00 close, after the drone and defense-technology company beat fourth-quarter estimates. MarketWatch listed the quote as delayed at 4:05 a.m. EDT.

30 June 2026

Earnings·NASDAQ:AVAV·Technology

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) falls after restatement; SCAR backlog risk eyed

AeroVironment stock fell hard Monday as the company refiled quarterly numbers showing bigger losses in its Space operations. The move reignited worries about the U.S. Space Force’s SCAR project. AeroVironment ended at $151.33, dropping $18.30, or 10.8%. Trading volume was more than double its usual level, market data showed.

22 June 2026

Aerospace Industry·NASDAQ:AVAV

Redwire Volatility Lingers With Drone Bets Driving RDW Moves

Redwire Corporation shares traded at $25.90 ahead of the U.S. open Friday, sticking close to their 52-week high after jumping for three days. The space-and-defense supplier ended Thursday at $25.90, up 7.9% on the day, putting its gain at about 48% since last Friday’s $17.49 close in this short trading week.

29 May 2026

Drones·NASDAQ:AVAV·NASDAQ:KTOS·NASDAQ:RCAT·NYSE:RDW·Stock Market·Technology

Ondas Shares Jump on Drone Funding Talks and New Filings

Shares of Ondas Inc. jumped Thursday, with traders picking up drone and autonomous-defense names. New filings also showed Ondas adding more acquisition shares to its resale registration.

29 May 2026

Drones·NASDAQ:AVAV·NASDAQ:KTOS·NASDAQ:ONDS·NASDAQ:RCAT·Stock Market·Technology

AeroVironment Jumps 17% on Drone Funding Chatter

AeroVironment Inc. shares surged over 17% Thursday, part of a broad jump in U.S. drone names following news of possible Washington funding for domestic drone producers. AeroVironment also said it landed a $20 million defense materials contract. Shares were last up $31.21 at $212.49 after reaching $216.59 earlier in the session. Volume was close to 3.0 million.

28 May 2026

Aerospace·Defense Industry·Drones·NASDAQ:AVAV·Stock Market

Kratos Shares Move After Drone Funding Report

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock took off in premarket trade Thursday, lifted with other U.S. drone names after word the Trump administration is discussing funding for domestic drone companies. The Reuters report pushed Kratos up 11.2% ahead of the open, with AeroVironment up 9.1% and Unusual Machines rallying 33%.

28 May 2026

Aerospace·Defense Industry·NASDAQ:AVAV·NASDAQ:KTOS·Stock Market

AeroVironment Shares Surge 10% Ahead of Holiday With Tuesday in Focus for AVAV

AeroVironment Inc. ended Friday up 6.8% at $174.23, the week’s highest close, ahead of the Memorial Day holiday. The stock is up about 10.3% since last Friday’s $158.00 finish. Volume picked up Friday, with around 1.16 million shares trading.

23 May 2026

NASDAQ:AVAV·Stock Market

AeroVironment Stock Watch: Navy Laser Test Puts AVAV Back in Drone-Defense Focus

AeroVironment’s LOCUST Laser Weapon System drew renewed attention this weekend, following news of a U.S. Navy demonstration aboard the USS George H.W. Bush. The laser system reportedly knocked out multiple drones directly from the carrier’s deck. Unlike traditional weapons, these systems use tightly focused energy—laser beams rather than missiles or bullets.

26 April 2026

Defense Technology·NASDAQ:AVAV·Stock Market

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

AeroVironment has landed close to $135 million in new contracts from the U.S. Army, securing a $117.3 million deal for P550 long-range reconnaissance drones, plus another $17.6 million tied to Red Dragon systems and related equipment. News of the awards broke over the weekend after contract specifics surfaced late last week.

22 March 2026

Drones·NASDAQ:AVAV·Stock Market·Technology

AeroVironment stock slides nearly 19% as Raymond James downgrade puts SCAR contract in spotlight

AeroVironment, Inc. got hit hard Monday, tumbling almost 19% after Raymond James lowered its rating. Shares were off $47.75 at $204.50, the drop playing out on strong midday volume.

2 March 2026

Defense Industry·NASDAQ:AVAV·Stock Market

RTX stock price jumps as defense shares rally on Middle East conflict; what investors watch next

RTX Corp rallied Monday, gaining roughly 4.4% to $211.51 as of late morning, with shares trading in a range between $208 and $212.40. The move came as defense names caught a bid, investors responding to rising Middle East tensions.

2 March 2026

Defense Industry·NASDAQ:AVAV·NASDAQ:KTOS·NYSE:LMT·NYSE:RTX·Stock Market

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

Ondas Inc jumped 4.1% to $10.49 ahead of the open Monday. On Friday, the stock settled at $10.08, down 3.5%.

2 March 2026

Defense Industry·Drones·NASDAQ:AVAV·NASDAQ:KTOS·NASDAQ:ONDS·Stock Market

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Ondas (NASDAQ:ONDS) trading volume exceeds shares outstanding amid DZYNE acquisition scrutiny

ONDS Drops, DZYNE Deal Shares Lose $73 Million, Valuation Still Faces 8.3x Sales Hurdle

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) climbs, but backlog, margin details curb gains

Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) jumps; backlog mix shifts away from drones

Nasdaq paces quarter-end advance as rally faces thin breadth

AeroVironment stock jumps as BlueHalo sales remake AVAV earnings and index profile

AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) falls after restatement; SCAR backlog risk eyed

Redwire Volatility Lingers With Drone Bets Driving RDW Moves

Ondas Shares Jump on Drone Funding Talks and New Filings

AeroVironment Jumps 17% on Drone Funding Chatter

Kratos Shares Move After Drone Funding Report

AeroVironment Shares Surge 10% Ahead of Holiday With Tuesday in Focus for AVAV

AeroVironment Stock Watch: Navy Laser Test Puts AVAV Back in Drone-Defense Focus

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

AeroVironment stock slides nearly 19% as Raymond James downgrade puts SCAR contract in spotlight

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