This public company is a leading global aerospace and defense corporation, specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced technologies and systems for both military and commercial applications. It provides a broad range of services, including aircraft engines, missile systems, and various aerospace components, catering to governmental and industrial clients worldwide. The company is committed to innovation, focusing on developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and performance in the aviation and defense sectors. Through its diverse portfolio, it plays a critical role in supporting national security and advancing the future of flight. Read More
PALM BEACH, Fla., July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - A recent release from the Department of Defense (DOD) said that: “The Pentagon to Increase Low-Cost Drone Production in U.S. It said that the Defense Department, with help from industry, will ramp up production and fielding of drones to maintain battlefield superiority. Recently at the Pentagon, 18 American-made drone prototypes were on display. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who toured the displays, said the drones that are manufactured using off-the-shelf components for rapid production are examples of disruptive thinking. Emil Michael, undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, said the prototypes on display went from concept to development in just an average of 18 months, a process that normally takes up to six years. The department will continue to rapidly innovate and scale up production of drones and other systems using cost, resilience, firepower and range as driving factors, which are areas DOD wants to improve upon," Michael said. Hegseth said in a July 10, 2025, memorandum that he's rescinding restrictive policies that hindered drone production. "Drones are the biggest battlefield innovation in a generation, accounting for most of this year's casualties in Ukraine. Our adversaries collectively produce millions of cheap drones each year," he said, noting the U.S. military is lacking needed quantities of lethal small drones. Active Companies in the drone industries include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY), Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI), RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX), AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRO).
Aerospace and defense company Raytheon (NYSE:RTX) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9% year on year to $21.58 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $85.13 billion at the midpoint came in 1% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.56 per share was 9.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of aerospace and defense company Raytheon (NYSE:RTX)
fell 3.2% in the morning session after the company reported its second-quarter financial results, which included a lower full-year earnings forecast due to the expected impact of tariffs and tax law changes.
Defense stocks are well-positioned to benefit from increased spending globally, but Q2 results set them apart; this is a look at the winners and losers for Q3.
Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a leader in data visualization and monetization, announced a strategic partnership with Burke Products, a minority-owned Tier 1 defense supplier to Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX), and other major defense entities. The alliance includes subcontracted 2025 revenues from Burke’s existing contracts and aims to scale into productized offerings in 2026. Datavault AI will integrate its proprietary ADIO(R) tone technology, acoustic sciences, digital twin modeling, and blockchain-based supply chain tools with Burke’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities. Executives cited shared innovation goals, defense modernization trends, and mutual strategic vision as key drivers. The collaboration marks Datavault AI’s entry into military-grade solution deployment across multiple defense verticals.
Aerospace and defense company Raytheon (NYSE:RTX) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9% year on year to $21.58 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $85.13 billion at the midpoint came in 1% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.56 per share was 9.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Defense titans Lockheed Martin, RTX Corp, and Northrop Grumman Corp report earnings. RTX has strong momentum but high valuations, LMT is struggling, and NOC is a steady performer.
Wall Street opened the week on a risk-on footing, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 extending record highs as strong earnings reinforced confidence in corporate America and investors continued to shrug off trade tensions.
Three ETFs with unique focuses on domestic defense, manufacturing, and energy could be positioned to benefit as the One Big Beautiful Bill takes effect.
