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Ondas Shares Jump on Drone Funding Talks and New Filings

Ondas Shares Jump on Drone Funding Talks and New Filings

Ondas shares closed at $13.25 after a surge in drone and defense-tech stocks Thursday, following reports of possible U.S. government funding for the sector. The company registered 2.7 million shares for resale tied to its $196.6 million Omnisys acquisition. First-quarter revenue rose to $50.1 million, up tenfold from a year earlier. Shareholders approved an increase in the stock incentive plan to 81 million shares.
29 May 2026
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Red Cat Stock Sinks as Discounted $225 Million Sale Tests Drone Boom Thesis

Red Cat Jumps 32% on Drone Hype, Eyes Maritime Move

Red Cat shares rose 32% to $14.15 in after-hours trading Thursday, with over 77 million shares traded. The company announced its Blue Ops unit will begin full-rate production of the U.S.-built Variant 7 uncrewed surface vessel. Drone stocks rallied after reports of possible Trump administration funding for U.S. drone firms. Red Cat was not named in those talks but moved with the sector.
29 May 2026
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Redwire Gains Again With Drone Contracts Testing Defense Shift Timeline

Redwire Gains Again With Drone Contracts Testing Defense Shift Timeline

Redwire shares jumped 17.5% premarket Tuesday to $20.55 after new U.S. Army and NATO drone contracts. The company reported a $15 million Stalker drone order from the Army and a high eight-figure NATO deal for Penguin Mk3 drones. Redwire posted Q1 revenue of $97 million, up 57.9% year-over-year, with a backlog of $498.1 million. Markets reopened after the Memorial Day holiday closure.
26 May 2026
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Redwire Shares Pop in Pre-Holiday Trade as Drone News Draws Attention

Redwire Shares Pop in Pre-Holiday Trade as Drone News Draws Attention

Redwire shares jumped 13.9% Friday to $17.49, capping a 24% weekly gain after announcing a $15 million U.S. Army drone order and a high-eight-figure NATO contract. Trading volume topped 55 million shares. AE Industrial Partners converted and sold its remaining preferred stock, dropping its stake below 5%. U.S. markets close Monday for Memorial Day; trading resumes Tuesday.
24 May 2026
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AEVEX Stock Jumps After Hours as Drone Maker Posts 307% Revenue Surge and New Air Force Deal

AEVEX Stock Jumps After Hours as Drone Maker Posts 307% Revenue Surge and New Air Force Deal

AEVEX Corp. shares surged over 10% after hours Wednesday following a first-quarter profit of $21 million and new U.S. Air Force contracts worth $15.6 million. Revenue jumped to $216.7 million, beating estimates. The company, which went public in April, raised its full-year revenue outlook to $600–$620 million. The stock had closed regular trading at $26.27, down 0.23%.
21 May 2026
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Ondas Stock Faces a $390 Million Test After Drone-Revenue Surge

Ondas Stock Faces a $390 Million Test After Drone-Revenue Surge

Ondas raised its 2026 revenue target to at least $390 million after first-quarter revenue jumped to $50.1 million from $4.3 million a year earlier. Shares traded near $11.20 Friday after a 27% gain Thursday. The company posted a $42.7 million operating loss and widened its adjusted EBITDA loss to $10.9 million. Backlog rose to $457 million, up from $68.3 million at the end of 2025.
15 May 2026
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Redwire Stock Jumps 22% as Drone Showcase Draws Attention to Record Backlog

Redwire Stock Jumps 22% as Drone Showcase Draws Attention to Record Backlog

Redwire shares surged 22.08% to $13.99 Thursday, with no clear single catalyst. First-quarter revenue jumped 57.9% to $97 million, but the company posted a wider net loss and announced a $350 million at-the-market share program. Redwire plans to showcase uncrewed aircraft and camera payloads at SOF Week in Tampa next week. Defense Tech revenue rose to $44.3 million from $9.3 million a year earlier.
15 May 2026
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Unusual Machines Stock Jumps As Q1 Revenue Nearly Quadruples And Drone Supply Bet Widens

Unusual Machines Stock Jumps As Q1 Revenue Nearly Quadruples And Drone Supply Bet Widens

Unusual Machines reported first-quarter revenue of $8.1 million, up 296% from a year earlier, and net income of $10.3 million driven by investment gains despite an operating loss. Shares rose 12.8% to $16.93 after the results. The company raised $150 million in equity and agreed to buy battery maker DroneNX for up to $52 million. Headcount rose to over 190 as of Thursday.
15 May 2026
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Quantum Cyber Stock Surges As Drone Deal And Ex-VA Chief Put Defense Pivot In Focus

Quantum Cyber Stock Surges As Drone Deal And Ex-VA Chief Put Defense Pivot In Focus

Quantum Cyber N.V. appointed former acting U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Peter M. O’Rourke Sr. to its board Thursday, a day after announcing an exclusive drone technology license with BP United Inc. Shares surged 264% over the past week, reaching $1.34 premarket. The company, recently renamed from Mainz Biomed, reported a $16.2 million net loss and under $1 million in cash for 2025.
14 May 2026
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Ondas Inc. Stock Back in Focus After Rotron SkyLance Drone Test

Ondas Inc. Stock Back in Focus After Rotron SkyLance Drone Test

Ondas Inc.’s UK unit Rotron completed a firing test of the SkyLance long-range strike drone ahead of Ondas’ first-quarter earnings release. The company finished acquiring Rotron in March for $6.7 million in cash and 3.33 million shares. Ondas also merged with U.S. defense contractor Mistral in April in a $175 million deal, adding $264 million in backlog. First-quarter results are due before the May 14 earnings call.
14 May 2026
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Red Cat Stock Sinks as Discounted $225 Million Sale Tests Drone Boom Thesis

Red Cat Stock Sinks as Discounted $225 Million Sale Tests Drone Boom Thesis

Red Cat priced 23.94 million new shares at $9.40, raising about $225 million and sending RCAT down 12% in premarket trading. The new shares represent nearly 20% dilution for existing holders. Q1 revenue surged 849% to $15.5 million, but the company posted a $26.6 million net loss and used $31.9 million in operating cash. Proceeds are for general corporate purposes, not a specific project.
13 May 2026
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Axon Stock: Q1 Revenue Jumps 34% as AI and Drone Demand Lift 2026 Outlook

Axon Stock: Q1 Revenue Jumps 34% as AI and Drone Demand Lift 2026 Outlook

Axon reported first-quarter revenue of $807 million, up 34% and above analyst estimates, driven by strong demand for police software, Tasers, body cameras, and AI products. The company raised its 2026 revenue growth forecast to 30%–32%. Software and services revenue climbed 35% to $355 million, while AI product revenue surged over 700%. Gross margin fell to 59.1% due to tariffs and Dedrone-related costs.
6 May 2026
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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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  • Reddit User Finds 800GB of Pirated Software on 'New' 1TB SSD, Highlighting Risks in Online Storage Sales
    May 30, 2026, 7:38 AM EDT. A Reddit user discovered 800GB of preloaded files, including expensive music software like Kontakt and Reaktor, on a supposedly new 1TB SSD. This incident spotlights growing marketplace concerns over counterfeit, returned, or manipulated storage drives sold online. Experts warn buyers to verify drive capacity, wipe devices before use, and be cautious with offers promising fast shipping. Cases of spoofed hardware and firmware, including fake Seagate-labeled products, are rising, potentially exposing users to pirated content and malware risks. The episode underscores the importance of vigilance in e-commerce for storage devices, especially as fraudulent listings remain widespread.

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30 May 2026
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30 May 2026
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British American Tobacco Drops Ahead of Expected Tuesday Update

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30 May 2026
British American Tobacco shares fell 2.46% Friday to 4,591p, capping a 5.8% weekly drop, ahead of its June 2 pre-close trading update. The company bought back over 560,000 shares last week, but selling persisted. U.S. regulators signaled a softer stance on vape and nicotine pouch rules, which could benefit BAT’s Vuse and Velo brands. CEO Tadeu Marroco will address investors Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. BST.
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