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Lockheed Martin stock near $500 premarket as Venezuela shock and space-deal chatter refocus defense trade

Lockheed Martin stock near $500 premarket as Venezuela shock and space-deal chatter refocus defense trade

Lockheed Martin shares held near $497 in premarket trading Monday after rising 2.8% Friday. Defense stocks drew attention following U.S. strikes in Venezuela and President Trump’s claim of capturing President Maduro. A Reuters report on L3Harris’ space propulsion stake sale put United Launch Alliance, co-owned by Lockheed, back in focus. Investors await Lockheed’s earnings Jan. 27 and Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
5 January 2026
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Lockheed, RTX in focus as U.S. attack on Venezuela puts defense stocks on watch for Monday

Lockheed, RTX in focus as U.S. attack on Venezuela puts defense stocks on watch for Monday

Nicolas Maduro is in U.S. custody in New York after a U.S. military raid in Venezuela, and will appear in Manhattan court Monday. Aerospace and defense stocks surged Friday, with Lockheed Martin up 2.8% and sector ETFs gaining over 3%. President Trump confirmed the operation, which involved more than 150 aircraft. Markets are closed until Monday, leaving investors waiting to gauge reaction.
4 January 2026
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Rocket Lab stock rises as traders revisit Space Force satellite deal after Friday slump

Rocket Lab stock rises as traders revisit Space Force satellite deal after Friday slump

Rocket Lab shares rose 1.6% to $71.78 by late morning Monday, recovering some ground after an 8.5% drop in the previous session. The company disclosed an $816 million contract to build 18 missile-warning satellites for the U.S. Space Force, with deliveries expected in 2029. The Nasdaq fell 0.7% and the S&P 500 dropped 0.5%.
29 December 2025
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Space and Defense Stocks: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, Northrop, RTX in Focus as China Sanctions and Space Force Awards Shape 2026

Space and Defense Stocks: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, Northrop, RTX in Focus as China Sanctions and Space Force Awards Shape 2026

China announced sanctions late Friday against 20 U.S. defense firms, including Boeing’s St. Louis branch, Northrop Grumman Systems, and L3Harris Maritime Services, over arms sales to Taiwan. The move freezes assets in China and blocks business with Chinese entities. U.S. markets closed Friday nearly flat in light post-holiday trading. Investors are watching space and defense stocks ahead of Monday’s open.
27 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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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $805M–$816M SDA Satellite Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $805M–$816M SDA Satellite Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

Rocket Lab shares jumped 17.7% to a record $70.52 on December 19 after winning a U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-warning satellites for Tranche 3 of the Tracking Layer program. The SDA values Rocket Lab’s award at $805 million, while the company cites $816 million including options. The contract is part of a $3.5 billion effort split among four primes, with launches targeted for 2029.
20 December 2025
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Defense & Aerospace Majors: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025) — Boeing, Lockheed, RTX, Northrop, General Dynamics, L3Harris & HII in Focus (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

Defense & Aerospace Majors: US Stocks Week Ahead (Dec 15–19, 2025) — Boeing, Lockheed, RTX, Northrop, General Dynamics, L3Harris & HII in Focus (Updated Dec 14, 2025)

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points on Dec. 10, boosting sentiment for defense and aerospace stocks. The House advanced a $900 billion defense bill, dropping a “right-to-repair” rule and adding procurement reforms. Boeing closed its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, reshaping the supply chain. Investors are watching Senate action and rate volatility next week.
14 December 2025
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Canada’s F‑35 Crossroads: Quebec Maintenance Hub, Leaked Scorecard and a Last‑Minute Gripen Push

Canada’s F‑35 Crossroads: Quebec Maintenance Hub, Leaked Scorecard and a Last‑Minute Gripen Push

A leaked Department of National Defence chart shows the F-35 scored 95% against the Swedish Gripen’s 33% in Canada’s fighter jet competition. L3Harris MAS is pushing to make Mirabel, Quebec a major F-35 maintenance hub, with plans to service over 2,000 jets if Canada commits to the full F-35 order. The project could cost $200 million and affect 5,000 jobs. Prime Minister Mark Carney is nearing a final decision.
8 December 2025
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U.S. Space Force Readies ‘Meadowlands’ & Remote Modular Terminal Jammers to Counter China; Space Force Association Pushes Awareness — Nov. 11, 2025

U.S. Space Force Awareness Drive Expands as ‘Meadowlands’ and RMT Jammers Near Fielding — Nov. 11, 2025 Update

The U.S. Space Force will add two new satellite-jamming systems, Meadowlands and the Remote Modular Terminal, to its arsenal, joining the existing Counter Communications System. Meanwhile, the Space Force Association is expanding outreach after new reports show fewer than 10% of Americans know the service exists. The group aims to open chapters in every state and increase education efforts in schools.
11 November 2025
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U.S. Space Force Readies ‘Meadowlands’ & Remote Modular Terminal Jammers to Counter China; Space Force Association Pushes Awareness — Nov. 11, 2025

U.S. Space Force Readies ‘Meadowlands’ & Remote Modular Terminal Jammers to Counter China; Space Force Association Pushes Awareness — Nov. 11, 2025

The U.S. Space Force will add two new ground-based satellite jammers, Meadowlands and the Remote Modular Terminal, expanding its ability to disrupt Chinese and Russian ISR satellites, according to official and trade reports. Fewer than 10% of Americans know the Space Force exists, prompting the Space Force Association to launch new outreach and education campaigns.
11 November 2025
Joby Aviation Stock Skyrockets on Game-Changing Deals & FAA Push (Oct 2025)

Joby Aviation Stock Skyrockets on Game-Changing Deals & FAA Push (Oct 2025)

Joby shares closed at $17.10 on Oct. 2, up 5.5%, after tripling in the past year. The company acquired Blade Air Mobility’s passenger business for up to $125 million and flew its eVTOL publicly at Japan’s Expo 2025. Q2 revenue was about $20,000 with a $325 million net loss; cash on hand was $991 million. Most analysts rate the stock “Hold,” with an average price target of $10.50.
2 October 2025
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Space Showdown: Starlink Doubleheader, Vulcan’s Debut, Ariane 6 Triumph & Cosmic Discoveries (Aug 14–15, 2025)

Space Showdown: Starlink Doubleheader, Vulcan’s Debut, Ariane 6 Triumph & Cosmic Discoveries (Aug 14–15, 2025)

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 missions 12 hours apart on Aug. 14, 2025, deploying 52 Starlink satellites and recovering both boosters at sea. California's Coastal Commission blocked SpaceX's bid to increase Vandenberg launches, prompting a lawsuit and possible Space Force override. ULA’s Vulcan Centaur launched NTS-3 for the U.S. Space Force on Aug. 12. Ariane 6 delivered Metop-SG A1 and Sentinel-5, creating a visible spiral in the night sky.
15 August 2025
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The Future Is Here: Top Gun Sights of 2025-2026 (Red Dots, Holographic, Thermal & More Compared)

The Future Is Here: Top Gun Sights of 2025-2026 (Red Dots, Holographic, Thermal & More Compared)

Aimpoint’s COA ultra-compact enclosed-emitter red dot led the 2025 market, locking directly into Glock slides with an A-Cut interface. Trijicon launched the RCR for the RMR footprint, while C&H Precision introduced the EDC Enclosed under $250. Burris expanded the FastFire E line, and Holosun’s ARO EVO added bullet-drop marks. LPVOs saw increased demand, with new models from Trijicon, Primary Arms, Winchester, and Swarovski.
31 July 2025
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Thermal Vision Revolution 2025–2026: Comparing the Hottest Infrared Devices in Every Category

Thermal Vision Revolution 2025–2026: Comparing the Hottest Infrared Devices in Every Category

Sonim, Doogee, and Ulefone launched 5G smartphones with integrated thermal cameras in 2025, featuring sensors up to 640×512 and batteries up to 20,800 mAh. Teledyne FLIR released a $500 wireless thermal camera for phones, while Pulsar’s Thermion 2 LRF XL60 rifle scope offers 1024×768 resolution and 2,800-meter detection. The U.S. Army debuted ENVG‑B helmet goggles with fused night vision and thermal imaging.
31 July 2025
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Night Vision Revolution: Top Goggles, Scopes & Thermal Tech of 2025–2026

Night Vision Revolution: Top Goggles, Scopes & Thermal Tech of 2025–2026

L3Harris has delivered over 10,000 ENVG-B goggles, which combine dual white phosphor image intensification with thermal overlay, to military users. The Army’s IVAS 1.2 mixed-reality goggles, based on Microsoft HoloLens, began field trials in 2023 for possible deployment by 2025–2026. Civilian thermal and digital night vision devices now range from under $200 to over $10,000. Fusion and AR overlays are expanding in both military and consumer markets.
31 July 2025
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Unbreakable Military Signals: The Untold Story of Secure Military Communications

Unbreakable Military Signals: The Untold Story of Secure Military Communications

Alan Turing’s team decrypted Enigma at Bletchley Park in the 1940s, providing Allied intelligence. In 2025, China announced a 12,800-kilometer quantum-encrypted satellite link to South Africa. Since 2022, Starlink terminals have enabled encrypted Ukrainian battlefield communications. NATO and the U.S. are testing quantum-resistant and space-based network technologies for military use.
20 July 2025
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Umbrella in Orbit: ESA’s BIOMASS Satellite Lifts Earth’s Green Veil, Revealing Hidden Carbon Stores and Jaw‑Dropping First Images

Umbrella in Orbit: ESA’s BIOMASS Satellite Lifts Earth’s Green Veil, Revealing Hidden Carbon Stores and Jaw‑Dropping First Images

ESA’s BIOMASS satellite launched on 29 April 2025 aboard a Vega-C rocket from Kourou, deploying a 12-meter reflector in orbit on 7 May. The P-band radar maps forest biomass by penetrating canopies and dry sand, with first images covering the Amazon, Indonesia, and the Sahara. Data are processed via ESA’s MAAP cloud, supporting UNFCCC and REDD+ programs. Radio interference limits coverage in Europe and North America.
24 June 2025
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Military Satellite Services: Complete Guide to Secure Communications

Military Satellite Services: Complete Guide to Secure Communications

The U.S. operates AEHF for secure military communications, Navstar GPS for global navigation, DSP and SBIRS for missile warning, and KH-11 satellites for reconnaissance. Russia fields the Liana ELINT constellation, while China’s BeiDou navigation system offers global PNT and military messaging. China’s 2007 and Russia’s 2021 ASAT tests produced major debris clouds. The U.S. Space Development Agency plans 160 new satellites by 2025.
4 June 2025
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