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US weapons makers confront Europe's drive for local control
01:02am, Friday, 24'th Jul 2026
As U.S. defence companies descended on Britain's Farnborough Airshow this week hoping to tap Europe's military spending boom, they encountered increased concern among customers about reliance on Ameri
Trump Order to Secure Critical Minerals Supply Chain Underscores Risk to Defense Industry
04:47pm, Monday, 20'th Jul 2026
The order comes as the administration has ramped up efforts to break China's stranglehold on the mining and processing of rare earths needed for defense and autos.
Defense Tech May Be in a Bubble as Legacy Defense Stocks Offer Value
11:11am, Monday, 20'th Jul 2026
Traditional defense stocks have lagged even as defense-tech startups command lofty valuations. Vertical Research says six established companies still offer attractive value.
Conflicts, aircraft orders in focus as Farnborough Airshow kicks off
12:01am, Monday, 20'th Jul 2026
Farnborough Airshow opens on Monday with Boeing and Airbus pursuing aircraft deals and defence firms vying for a share of booming military budgets fuelled by wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Germany's Deutz to buy military vehicle maker FFG for €1.6 bln
02:35am, Thursday, 09'th Jul 2026
German engine manufacturer Deutz said on Thursday it had agreed to acquire 100% of military vehicle maker FFG Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft for €1.6 billion, to be paid partly
DFEN: An Indispensable Leverage Tool For An Uncertain Political Climate
01:40pm, Wednesday, 24'th Jun 2026
Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X ETF offers leveraged daily exposure to U.S. aerospace and defense equities, currently yielding 7.4%. DFEN delivered a 70% one-year total return, benefiting f
Defense giant KNDS plans IPO in Paris and Frankfurt
02:53am, Wednesday, 24'th Jun 2026
KNDS said it plans to list shares in Paris and Frankfurt. KNDS is one of Europe's largest military equipment producers.
DFEN: Aerospace And Defense Market Poised For A Step-Up In Growth
10:54pm, Monday, 22'nd Jun 2026
Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X ETF offers amplified daily exposure to the aerospace & defense sector amid a projected $1.5 trillion 2027 defense budget. Growth catalysts include increased
Drone strikes beyond the battlefield pump up market for technology to repel them
01:05am, Thursday, 18'th Jun 2026
Drone incursions disrupting airports in Europe and strikes on oil fields in the Middle East are spurring a fast-growing market for radars, jammers and defensive craft to defend airports and infrastruc
Defense contractors would be barred from buying back their stock in bill approved by Senate panel
05:38pm, Wednesday, 17'th Jun 2026
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved a must-pass bill with a provision that could bar some defense contractors from making stock buybacks or paying dividends unless they have the Defense Depar
Trump invokes Defense Production Act for munitions, supply chains
11:40am, Tuesday, 16'th Jun 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to address constraints in weapons supply and development for munitions production and supply chains, according to a memo made p
As Europe rearms, 'wingman' aircraft take centre stage
02:05am, Tuesday, 16'th Jun 2026
Centre stage at last week's Berlin airshow was the "wingman" drone, Europe's latest-generation defence weapon designed to accompany fighter jets.
South Korean defense stocks surge on prospects for post-Iran-war sales boosts
11:56pm, Monday, 15'th Jun 2026
South Korean defense stocks surged on Tuesday. Heavyweight Hanwha Aerospace was up as much as 11.8%, while air defense systems maker LIG Defense & Aerospace nearly hit the 30% price limit on the Kospi
Defense Stocks Are in a Bear Market. How a Peace Deal Can Send Them Higher.
09:09am, Monday, 15'th Jun 2026
Many defense stocks are down more than 20% since the breakout of fighting in Iran.
Israel expects new air defence orders from Europe due to Russia concerns
05:40am, Monday, 15'th Jun 2026
Israel expects more orders for air and missile defence systems from European countries soon, with at least one contract expected within weeks, a senior official at Israel's defence ministry said
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