GD vs. NOC: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in stocks from the Aerospace - Defense sector have probably already heard of General Dynamics ( GD Quick QuoteGD - ) and Northrop Grumman ( NOC Quick QuoteNOC - ) . But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
Silicon Valley's new defense tech 'neoprimes' are pulling billions in funding to challenge legacy giants
Venture-backed firms like Anduril and SpaceX are emerging as "neoprimes," reshaping the U.S. defense industry once dominated by giants such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
RTX's Unit Secures a $161M Contract to Support AIM-9X Missiles
RTX secures a $161M contract to support AIM-9X missile production, adding engineering work, warheads and tactical missile deliveries.
AIAA Announces its Class of 2026 Associate Fellows
RESTON, Va., Oct. 01, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- AIAA is pleased to announce its newly elected Class of 2026 Associate Fellows.
Amplify ETFs Spotlights HACK, the First Cybersecurity ETF, During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
CHICAGO, Oct. 01, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative to spotlight digital security.
Northrop Wins $97.5M Deal to Support F-35 APG-85 Radar System
NOC lands a $97.5 million deal for the F-35 combat aircraft's APG-85 radar. The company has decade-long expertise in advanced airborne radar systems.
Boeing Secures a $198M Contract to Support F/A-18 Block II Aircraft
BA lands a $198M Navy contract to extend F/A-18 Block II Super Hornet lifespan and add Block III avionics upgrades by 2027.
Firefly Aerospace stock tanks 24% after test rocket explosion
The explosion occurred during a first-stage test flight of its Alpha Flight 7 rocket at a Texas facility.
Embraer Inks an Agreement to Supply A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft to SNC
ERJ signs agreement with SNC to sell one A-29 Super Tucano, bolstering its defense backlog and global presence in military aviation.
RTX's Raytheon Unit Secures a $579M Contract to Aid Stinger Missile
Raytheon lands a $578.6M Army contract for Stinger missiles, underscoring RTX's role in meeting strong global missile defense demand.
What's Going On With Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Tuesday? - Taiwan Semiconductor ( NYSE:TSM )
Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. ( NYSE:TSM ) stock trended Tuesday as escalating geopolitical tensions sharpen Washington's push to shift critical semiconductor production to the United States.
Is Rocket Lab Stock Headed to the Moon, Ready for Re-entry, or Holding in Orbit?
Investors initially piled into the stock on a premise, but the company will need to produce the right kind of results sooner or later.
Time to Tap Market-Beating Defense ETFs Ahead of Q3 Earnings?
Defense ETFs surge ahead of Q3 earnings, fueled by record military spending and global demand for advanced defense tech.
General Dynamics Wins $642M Deal to Support Virginia Class Submarines
GD secures a $642M deal to aid Virginia-class submarines, boosting growth prospects in advanced undersea defense.
RTX Wins $1.7B Deal to Supply LTAMDS Radar System to US Army & Poland
RTX gets a $1.7 billion LTAMDS radar deal from the U.S. Army and Poland. The deal opens an opportunity for more international orders.
RTX Wins a Contract for F135 Propulsion System in Support of F-35 Jets
RTX secures a $60M deal to supply F135 propulsion systems for F-35 jets, supporting U.S. forces and global partners through 2027.
Is Firefly Aerospace a Broken IPO?
Investors who rushed to join the IPO are now tallying their losses.
AAR Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Increase Year Over Year
AAR posts first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings of $1.08 per share, beating estimates, as sales climb 11.8% on strong Parts Supply growth.
Northrop Grumman Partners With NCSIST for Missile Defense Upgrade
NOC teams with Taiwan's NCSIST to boost missile defense, leveraging U.S. Army IBCS expertise for enhanced readiness.
Starlab Selects Vivace to Manufacture Primary Structure for Commercial Space Station - Voyager Technologies ( NYSE:VOYG )
This agreement marks a major milestone in the development of Starlab and another step toward its Critical Design Review in December. HOUSTON and NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Starlab Space LLC has selected Vivace Corporation to manufacture the primary structure for its ...
Firefly Aerospace Shares Are Trading Lower Tuesday: What's Going On? - Firefly Aerospace ( NASDAQ:FLY )
Firefly Aerospace Inc. FLY shares are trading lower Tuesday following the company's second-quarter report on Monday after the market closed. What To Know: Firefly reported a loss of $5.78 per share, down from a loss of $4.60 per share year-over-year.
Outthinking AI: How Fayetteville State University Students Are Shaping Tomorrow's Technology
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 22, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- At Fayetteville State University, students don't just keep up with technology. They set it in motion. While machines handle the code, Broncos dream bigger, turning bold ideas into real breakthroughs.
Embraer & Portugal Ink an Amendment Deal for KC-390 Millennium
ERJ inks an agreement with Portugal for a sixth KC-390 Millennium and 10 purchase options, boosting global credibility.
Riding the Wave: Defense ETFs to Watch After the US-UK Tech Pact
Defense ETFs are set to rally as the U.S.-UK Technology Prosperity Deal fuels AI-driven defense growth with $350B investment.
Lockheed Boosts Defense Tech With Key Microelectronics Partnerships
Lockheed strengthens its defense edge with Intel, Honeywell, and GlobalFoundries microelectronics partnerships.
Northrop's Arm Secures a Contract to Support E-2D Hawkeye Jets
NOC's unit secures a $44.5M Navy deal to enhance E-2D Hawkeye landing operations through 2027.
Northrop Grumman Announces Date for Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Webcast - Northrop Grumman ( NYSE:NOC )
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 18, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation NOC announced today that its third quarter 2025 financial results will be released on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, prior to the market opening.
Northrop Grumman Announces Date for Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Webcast
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 18, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation ( NYSE: NOC ) announced today that its third quarter 2025 financial results will be released on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, prior to the market opening.
Should First Trust Capital Strength ETF ( FTCS ) Be on Your Investing Radar?
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L3Harris Wins Contract to Produce Propulsion for Javelin Weapon System
LHX secures a record $292 million deal to produce Javelin propulsion systems, boosting production for the next five years.
NATO Airspace Crisis Ignites Rally in Defense ETFs
Defense ETFs surged as NATO airspace breaches by Russian drones and a major spending pledge fueled investor demand.
Curtiss-Wright Rewards Shareholders with $200M Repurchase Program Boost
CW expands its 2025 buyback program by $200M, lifting expected repurchases to more than $450M for the year.
Is Northrop Grumman Gaining or Losing Market Support? - Northrop Grumman ( NYSE:NOC )
Northrop Grumman's NOC short percent of float has fallen 6.63% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.21 million shares sold short, which is 1.55% of all regular shares that are available for trading.
Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones, First Direct NATO-Russia Clash Since Ukraine War Began - iShares U.S. Energy ETF ( ARCA:IYE ) , iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF ( BATS:ITA )
Poland's armed forces intercepted and shot down Russian drones in its airspace on Wednesday morning, marking the first direct military engagement between a NATO member and Russian assets since the Ukraine conflict began in 2022.
Northrop Secures Deal to Support E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Jets
NOC lands an $11.6M contract to support E-2D Advanced Hawkeye jets, boosting demand prospects for its advanced combat aircraft.
Boeing's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know - Boeing ( NYSE:BA )
Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Boeing. Our analysis of options history for Boeing BA revealed 25 unusual trades. Delving into the details, we found 64% of traders were bullish, while 32% showed bearish tendencies.
General Dynamics Secures Contract for Submarine Tethered Buoy Systems
GD wins a $91.2M Navy contract for submarine buoy systems, boosting its role in advanced undersea defense.
Embraer Signs Deal to Supply A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft to Panama
ERJ secures a deal to deliver four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to Panama, marking the nation's entry into its growing defense platform.
Northrop Grumman to Participate in the 13th Annual Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference - Northrop Grumman ( NYSE:NOC )
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 04, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation NOC will participate in the 13th Annual Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference on Thursday, September 11. Kathy Warden, chair, chief executive officer and president, will present beginning at 12:15 p.m. Eastern time.
Northrop Grumman to Participate in the 13th Annual Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 04, 2025 ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation ( NYSE: NOC ) will participate in the 13th Annual Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference on Thursday, September 11. Kathy Warden, chair, chief executive officer and president, will present beginning at 12:15 p.m.
Beyond Launch: Rocket Lab's Push for Semiconductor Dominance
RKLB doubles down on semiconductor production to strengthen its role in space and defense technologies.
The Hypersonic Race: How Lockheed Is Driving the Future of War
LMT's decades of hypersonic innovation, from ARRW to Mako, is fueling demand and global deployment of its next-gen missile systems.
3 Things I Learned at Rocket Lab's LC-3 Launch Pad Grand Opening Last Week
Rocket Lab has big plans for Neutron, for Virginia, and for space.
Boeing's Defense Unit Steers to New Heights on Expanding Backlog
BA's defense unit shines with a surging backlog and revenue growth, helping balance challenges in the commercial unit.
L3Harris Wins Deal to Equip Poland's F-16s With Viper Shield EW System
LHX to equip Poland's F-16s with its Viper Shield EW system, reinforcing its edge in electronic warfare solutions.
Do Options Traders Know Something About Northrop Grumman Stock We Don't?
Investors need to pay close attention to Northrop Grumman stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Trump Administration Weighs Buying Stakes In Defense Contractors Like Lockheed Martin, Palantir - Palantir Technologies ( NASDAQ:PLTR )
The Trump administration is considering buying ownership stakes in major defense contractors. "Lockheed Martin makes 97 percent of their revenue from the U.S. government. They are basically an arm of the U.S. government" Lutnick says. See the 6X seasonal strategy set to target this fall's ...
Northrop Secures a Deal for Joint Domain Command and Control System
NOC wins a $99.1M contract to develop advanced command and control systems for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Nvidia Stock Is Poised to Benefit From Rising Use of AI in Defense Systems and Global Surge in Defense Spending
While not a pure play, Nvidia stock has traits of a "defense tech" stock.
Trump-Led Peace Efforts Stall Amid Daunting Russia-Ukraine Obstacles - BlackRock ( NYSE:BLK ) , Lockheed Martin ( NYSE:LMT )
Five days after European leaders traveled to Washington for Trump-brokered talks to end the war in Ukraine, breakthroughs remain elusive. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy have yet to agree to a meeting.
