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US shifts Global Hawk drone to Japan, stiffening Pacific watch

US shifts Global Hawk drone to Japan, stiffening Pacific watch

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan, June 21, 2026, 23:06 Global Hawk drones get permanent base in Japan as Air Force shifts deployment from Guam The U.S. Air Force now has three RQ-4B Global Hawk surveillance drones based at Yokota Air Base near Tokyo after moving them from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. The shift makes what was a seasonal rotation into a permanent reconnaissance mission in Japan, according to Task & Purpose. The 4th Reconnaissance Squadron started the process in late May, and the first Global Hawk arrived at Yokota on May 27.
21 June 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock falls as defense shares lag broader Wall Street rally

Lockheed Martin stock falls as defense shares lag broader Wall Street rally

Lockheed Martin shares fell sharply on Thursday, underperforming a rising U.S. market as investors cut exposure to major defense contractors after a Middle East de-escalation cooled part of the conflict trade. The stock was last quoted at $510.76, down 4.1%, after opening higher and then sliding as low as $505.27. The drop mattered because it came on a day when the broader tape was stronger. Reuters reported that Wall Street indexes advanced as chip stocks rose and oil prices fell after the United States and Iran signed an interim agreement extending a ceasefire, a move that eased some inflation concerns.
18 June 2026
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Pilot takes B-21 Raider on first flight as program moves toward combat testing

Pilot takes B-21 Raider on first flight as program moves toward combat testing

Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., June 15, 2026, 13:21 B-21 Raider flight tests are edging toward combat testing. In a flight reported over the weekend, an operational test pilot from the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center’s Detachment 5 flew with a developmental test pilot from the Air Force Test Pilot School, Edwards Air Force Base said in a statement. The base said the mix puts both types of pilots in the cockpit.
15 June 2026
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Northrop Grumman stock forecast after Iran strikes: what NOC investors should watch into Monday

Northrop Grumman stock forecast after Iran strikes: what NOC investors should watch into Monday

NEW YORK, Feb 28, 2026, 15:59 — Market closed Northrop Grumman could draw plenty of attention as U.S. markets reopen Monday, following joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. The move, escalating tensions across the Gulf, has investors recalibrating geopolitical risk. Israel claimed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed; Iran answered by launching missiles at Israel and Gulf states hosting American forces, according to Reuters.
28 February 2026
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Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: Lockheed, Huntington Ingalls Rise Into Holiday Week; AST SpaceMobile Deal in Focus

Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: Lockheed, Huntington Ingalls Rise Into Holiday Week; AST SpaceMobile Deal in Focus

New York, February 15, 2026, 12:58 EST — The market has closed. Lockheed Martin and Huntington Ingalls, the shipbuilder, powered a late Friday rally in U.S. space and defense shares. The gains came as investors eyed new policy cues and geopolitical developments ahead of the long weekend.
15 February 2026
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RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

RTX stock faces Pentagon payout curb list next week as dividend stays in play

New York, February 7, 2026, 15:41 EST — The session has ended. RTX shares finished Friday in the green, climbing roughly 1.4% to $198.66, with the sector on edge as the Pentagon gets ready to unveil, early next week, a roster of defense contractors under review. Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, and L3Harris are all in the spotlight alongside RTX. The backdrop: President Donald Trump’s Jan. 7 order could mean companies flagged as underperformers will face new curbs on dividends and stock buybacks—those being repurchases of their own stock. Data from Morgan Stanley put total payouts to shareholders at about $18 billion for the five largest defense names over the last 12 months. Trump has pointed directly at Raytheon, RTX’s unit, calling it “least responsive” to Pentagon demands. Any firms listed will have a 15-day window to submit remediation plans, signed off by their boards, with contract cancellations among the possible consequences. It’s still unclear whether subcontractors get swept in, and the order also directs the SEC to revisit buyback safe-harbor rules and tie executive compensation more closely to delivery performance.
7 February 2026
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Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

Defense and space stocks rally, but Trump’s buyback-dividend squeeze is the next test

New York, Feb 7, 2026, 12:51 EST — Market closed. Space and defense names trading in the U.S. finished in the green Friday. The market’s focus, though, has shifted—earnings aren’t the spark this time, nor is fresh demand for missiles. Instead, investors are eyeing an upcoming Pentagon list that threatens to restrict buybacks and dividends for contractors failing to meet delivery targets.
7 February 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock price slips on DZ Bank downgrade despite fresh Taiwan deal and Fujitsu pact

Lockheed Martin stock price slips on DZ Bank downgrade despite fresh Taiwan deal and Fujitsu pact

New York, Feb 3, 2026, 15:39 EST — Regular session Lockheed Martin shares slipped 1.1% to $628.94 Tuesday afternoon, weighed down by a downgrade from DZ Bank. The U.S. defense giant stood out as a rare laggard in an otherwise stronger defense sector. RTX climbed 1.0%, Northrop Grumman jumped 2.7%, and General Dynamics rose 2.0%.
3 February 2026
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Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

Space and Defense Stocks to Watch: AST SpaceMobile spikes on SHIELD slot as Northrop sets a high

New York, January 18, 2026, 12:56 EST — Market closed. AST SpaceMobile shares jumped Friday following the company’s announcement that it secured a prime contract role in the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense program.
18 January 2026
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps after hypersonic missile engine test with GE, Stinger-replacement flight milestone

Lockheed Martin stock jumps after hypersonic missile engine test with GE, Stinger-replacement flight milestone

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 19:15 ET — After-hours Lockheed Martin shares jumped 2.6% in after-hours trading Wednesday following news that the defense giant and GE Aerospace wrapped up engine tests for a new ramjet designed for hypersonic missiles. Northrop Grumman climbed 4.4%, RTX edged up 2.4%, and General Dynamics gained 0.7%. GE Aerospace, however, slipped 2.5%.
15 January 2026
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Trump’s payout curb keeps space and defense stocks in play ahead of Monday

Trump’s payout curb keeps space and defense stocks in play ahead of Monday

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 12:55 EST — Market closed Defense contractors are scrambling for legal counsel after President Donald Trump signed an executive order tying share buybacks, dividends, and executive pay to weapons delivery timelines, three sources familiar with the issue said. The sector handed back around $8 billion in dividends and about $10 billion in buybacks over the past year, according to Morgan Stanley data. Despite the move, aerospace-and-defense stocks ended the week higher: the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF jumped 2.4% on Friday, the SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF gained 2.9%, Lockheed Martin surged 4.7%, Northrop Grumman climbed 4.8%, RTX added 0.7%, and L3Harris rose 3.1%.
11 January 2026
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RTX stock set for Monday test after Trump order puts buybacks, dividends in play

RTX stock set for Monday test after Trump order puts buybacks, dividends in play

New York, January 10, 2026, 15:25 EST — Market closed Defense contractors are scrambling for legal counsel after President Donald Trump signed an executive order linking share buybacks, dividends, and executive pay to weapons delivery timelines—putting RTX under the spotlight ahead of tomorrow’s session. The order gives the Secretary of War 30 days to identify contractors lagging on schedules and demands board-approved plans to fix delays. Franklin Turner, an attorney at McCarter & English, said the real kicker is the threat of payment freezes and contract cancellations. Big players like RTX, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman have dished out roughly $8 billion in dividends and repurchased about $10 billion in shares over the past year, per Morgan Stanley data. Analyst Kristine Liwag described the policy as a mix of “carrots and sticks,” especially with Trump touting a $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal 2027.
10 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Shenzhen Woer Subsidiary Shanghai Keter Cleared for Beijing Stock Exchange Listing
    June 30, 2026, 9:27 AM EDT. Shenzhen Woer Heat-Shrinkable Material Co., Ltd. said its unit Shanghai Keter got the green light for listing on the Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE). The listing process now moves ahead, putting Shanghai Keter closer to trading publicly and access to more capital. BSE generally backs smaller, innovative Chinese firms. Shenzhen Woer said the update shows its Greater China expansion and keeps attention on the heat-shrink material space.
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