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Former U.S. Air Force Chief Scientist Dr. Mark Maybury Joins QuantumScape Strategic Advisory Board
08.04.2026 13:00
Technology and Defense Leader to Support QuantumScape's Expansion Beyond Automotive MarketsSAN JOSE, Calif., April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QuantumScape Corporation (NASDAQ: QS), a global leader in next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, today announced Dr. Mark Maybury has joined its strategic advisory board. Dr. Maybury brings decades of leadership experience spanning defense, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and advanced manufacturing–
Lockheed Martin Backlog And Missile Ramp Reset Risk Reward For LMT
08.04.2026 12:07
Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) reports a record $194b backlog tied to expanding demand for advanced defense systems. The company signs multi year framework agreements with the U.S. Department of Defense to rapidly scale production of its Precision Strike Missile and PAC-3 MSE interceptor. A new Rapid Fielding Center is opened to speed deployment of next generation solutions in response to conflicts in the Middle East, including Operation Epic Fury in Iran. For investors tracking defense names,...
US defense sector falls on truce, report points to lower funding
08.04.2026 12:05
Investing.com -- Several U.S. defense stocks fell in premarket trading on Wednesday following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement, while a report suggested the Pentagon’s war funding request will be drastically reduced.
Defense Stocks Fall. Why They Haven’t Had a Iran War Surge and What Can Drive Gains.
08.04.2026 09:26
A defense ETF was down about 8% since the Iran war began. Investors are waiting to see what President Donald Trump does in Iran on Tuesday.
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07.04.2026 09:00
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Is It Too Late To Consider Lockheed Martin (LMT) After Its Strong Year To Date Run?
07.04.2026 03:10
If you are wondering whether Lockheed Martin at around US$637.90 a share is still a solid entry point or if the easier gains have already occurred, this article breaks down what that price implies about value. The stock has returned 6.6% over the last 7 days, while the 30-day return is a 5.0% decline. Longer-term returns are 28.3% year to date, 52.1% over 1 year, 39.2% over 3 years and 88.2% over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on Lockheed Martin as a key aerospace and defense name,...
Lockheed Martin: Strong Franchise, Limited Upside At Current Valuation
06.04.2026 09:11
Lockheed Martin Corporation secured a $1.35B Navy hypersonic contract, reinforcing long-term strategic positioning. Learn more on LMT stock here.
Chart Of The Day: Another 1.5 Trillion Reasons To Buy Defense Stocks
06.04.2026 09:05
Defense stocks have been a no-brainer buy given the geopolitical upheaval of the past few years. Now, investors have another 1.5 trillion reasons to add more - outline from the Trump Admin.
Why Firefly Aerospace (FLY) Is Up 38.9% After Rapid VICTUS DIEM Launch Simulation Success
05.04.2026 01:11
In March 2026, Firefly Aerospace supported Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Space Force’s VICTUS DIEM mission, helping complete a rapid payload processing exercise in under 12 hours and a full responsive launch simulation within 36 hours, alongside partners Space Safari and Space Launch Delta 30. This rapid-turnaround work reinforces Firefly’s role in tactically responsive space and defense missions, complementing its growing backlog and high-margin software contracts such as the US$372 million...
Pete Buttigieg Criticizes Trump Budget For Prioritizing Foreign Wars Over Domestic Needs, 'Making Life In America Even More Unaffordable'
05.04.2026 00:12
Pete Buttigieg slams Trump's $500 Billion war budget, warns Americans face $3,700 per household while health, housing and education face cuts.
Trump $2.2 Trillion Budget Pairs Defense Boost, Agency Cuts
03.04.2026 17:24
(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump asked Congress to enact a $2.2 trillion budget for discretionary programs, seeking a massive increase in defense spending, while also renewing his push for steep cuts to domestic agencies.The 2027 budget proposal released on Friday requests $1.5 trillion for defense, a significant increase over the $1 trillion sought for fiscal year 2026. The new figure includes $1.1 trillion in base discretionary spending for the Department of Defense and another $350 billi
Where Will Lockheed Martin Stock Be in 5 Years?
03.04.2026 13:43
Supported by soaring global defense budgets and a prudent approach to capital allocation, Lockheed Martin stock could deliver big rewards over the next five years.
The Tech Download: Defense startups eye Iran war windfall as U.S. and Gulf states turn to tech
03.04.2026 07:00
Funding for defense startups has ballooned in recent years as militaries scramble to modernize.
Trump threatens to destroy Iranian infrastructure, saying its government 'knows what has to be done'
03.04.2026 02:47
The threat comes a day after he said in a nationwide address that the U.S. military will be hitting Tehran "extremely hard" for the next two or three weeks.
How Investors Are Reacting To Lockheed Martin (LMT) After Orion’s Artemis II Deep-Space Test Launch
03.04.2026 02:12
NASA’s Orion spacecraft, built by Lockheed Martin, was launched on April 1, 2026, aboard the Space Launch System rocket for the 10‑day Artemis II crewed mission around the Moon, testing life-support, safety and communication systems in deep space. This successful launch highlights Lockheed Martin’s key role in both crewed lunar exploration and advanced space technology, while its parallel investments in missile production capacity and rapid prototyping facilities underscore how the company...
NASA’s Artemis II launch sparks gains for lunar-linked stocks
02.04.2026 14:07
US space stocks took a mixed ride on Thursday after NASA’s Artemis II mission blasting off successfully, with some companies riding the launch hype higher while others gave back gains amid profit-taking. The mission will send four astronauts on an approximately 10-day journey closer to the...
Redwire Cameras And Sensors Put At Center Of Artemis II Story
02.04.2026 13:12
Redwire (NYSE:RDW) will supply its optical imaging system, navigation cameras, and solar sensor technology for NASA’s Artemis II crewed mission on the Orion spacecraft. The company is producing and testing the Orion Camera System and redundant Coarse Sun Sensors under contracts with Lockheed Martin and Airbus for Artemis missions I to V. This hardware will support core navigation, inspection, and livestream video for what is planned as the first crewed flight in NASA’s Artemis program. For...
Defense Contractors Stocks Q4 Highlights: Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT)
02.04.2026 08:00
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and the rest of the defense contractors stocks fared in Q4.
From Lockheed to European start-ups, arms makers jostle for Iran war orders
02.04.2026 04:00
Many defence contractors have seen their fortunes transformed by the Ukraine war, with order books and revenues hitting record highs. The Middle...