Key Takeaways Raytheon's Barracuda vehicle completed its first untethered, semi-autonomous underwater test. RTX logged $9B in Q1 bookings and a $92B backlog, supporting long-term defense revenue growth. Supply-chain issues and a premium valuation may limit RTX's near-term upside despite tech advances.RTX Corp.’s (RTX) business segment, Raytheon, has recently tested its Barracuda mine neutralization vehicle in untethered, semi-autonomous mode for the first time. The system successfully navigated, communica ...

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BETHESDA, Md., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will webcast live its second quarter 2025 earnings results conference call (listen-only mode) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 11 a.m. ET. James Taiclet, chairman, president and CEO; Evan Scott, chief financial officer; and Maria Ricciardone, vice president, Treasurer and Investor Relations, will discuss second quarter 2025 results, provide updates on key topics and answer questions. Second quarter 2025 results will be published prior to t ...

Stifel analyst Jonathan Siegmann reiterated the Buy rating on AeroVironment, Inc. AVAV on Wednesday with a price forecast of $240.The company released its fourth-quarter results after Tuesday’s closing bell. AeroVironment reported quarterly earnings of $1.61 per share, which beat the $1.42 analyst consensus estimate.Quarterly revenue came in at  $275.05 million, beating the Street estimate of $242.69 million.Also Read: Trump Launches Aviation Overhaul: Archer, Joby, New Horizon, AeroVironment Rally As US Ta ...

Contract represents the latest milestone in the companies' longstanding partnership Raytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions to help the U.S. government, our allies and partners defend their national sovereignty and ensure their security. For more than 100 years, Raytheon has developed new technologies and enhanced existing capabilities in integrated air and missile defense, smart weapons, missiles, advanced sensors and radars, interceptors, space-based systems, hypersonics and ...

Kfar Saba, Israel, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PRZO) (the "company” or “ParaZero”), an aerospace company focused on safety systems for commercial unmanned aircrafts and defense Counter UAS systems, is set to showcase its latest advancements at XPONENTIAL 2025. The premier global event for uncrewed systems and robotics will take place from May 19–22, 2025, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Xponential 2025 is renowned for bringing together industry l ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) recently achieved a major milestone with the successful operational assessment flight testing of its Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite ("IVEWS") on U.S. Air Force F-16 jets. The system proved its effectiveness against advanced radar-guided threats in complex, real-world scenarios, strengthening its potential for full-scale production and deployment. The testing also demonstrated IVEWS' seamless digital interoperability with Northrop's SABR radar, enabling simultane ...

SAN DIEGO, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, announced today that it will publish financial results for the first quarter 2025 after the close of market on Wednesday, May 7th. Management will discuss the Company's operations and financial results in a conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pacific (5:00 p.m. Eastern). Press Contact: Claire Burghoff claire.burghoff@kratosdefen ...

Core Insights - Lockheed Martin Corporation reported first quarter 2025 sales of $18.0 billion, a 4% increase from $17.2 billion in the same quarter of 2024. Net earnings rose to $1.7 billion, or $7.28 per share, compared to $1.5 billion, or $6.39 per share, in the prior year [1][5][39]. Financial Performance - Sales increased by 4% year-over-year to $18.0 billion [5][39]. - Net earnings for the quarter were $1.7 billion, translating to $7.28 per share, up from $1.5 billion and $6.39 per share in Q1 2024 [1][5][39]. - Cash from operations was $1.4 billion, down from $1.6 billion in Q1 2024, while free cash flow decreased to $955 million from $1.3 billion [1][6][39]. - The company returned $1.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases [5][7]. Business Segments - Aeronautics segment sales increased to $7.1 billion, a 3% rise, driven by a $215 million increase in F-35 program sales [14][39]. - Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) sales surged by 13% to $3.4 billion, primarily due to a $370 million increase from tactical and strike missile programs [17][39]. - Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) reported a 6% increase in sales to $4.3 billion, attributed to higher volumes in integrated warfare systems and Sikorsky helicopter programs [19][39]. - Space segment sales decreased by 2% to $3.2 billion, mainly due to lower sales in national security space programs [21][39]. Operational Highlights - The company maintained a backlog of $173 billion, representing more than two years of sales [2][5]. - Lockheed Martin invested over $850 million in research and development and capital expenditures during the quarter [2]. - The company reaffirmed its financial outlook for 2025, projecting sales between $73.75 billion and $74.75 billion [9][8]. Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - Cash from operations was $1.4 billion, with free cash flow at $955 million, reflecting a decrease from the previous year [6][39]. - The company paid cash dividends of $796 million and repurchased 1.7 million shares for $750 million during the quarter [7][39].

Core Viewpoint - AeroVironment received shareholder approval for a new stock issue to fund the acquisition of BlueHalo, leading to a stock price increase of over 4% [1][2]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition of BlueHalo is valued at approximately $4.1 billion and is structured as an all-stock transaction [3]. - BlueHalo specializes in next-generation defense technology, including laser weapon systems, and is part of Arlington Capital Partners' portfolio [3]. - The acquisition aims to create a diversified defense technology company with a complementary portfolio of solutions for modern combat systems [3]. Group 2: Shareholder Approval - Over 99% of shareholders voted in favor of the new stock issue to facilitate the acquisition [2]. - The company anticipates that the BlueHalo deal will close next month following the approval [4]. Group 3: Strategic Implications - The acquisition is considered ambitious, as BlueHalo is a significant company relative to AeroVironment, and the integration process will be closely monitored [5].