Core Points - Nukkleus Inc. has been added to the Russell Microcap Index effective June 30, 2025, enhancing its visibility among institutional investors [1][4] - The company is pursuing a disciplined global M&A strategy in the Aerospace & Defense industry, focusing on acquiring mission-critical suppliers [6][7] - Nukkleus plans to acquire a 51% controlling interest in Star 26 Capital Inc., which supplies defense-related products for Israel's "Iron Dome" [2] Company Overview - Nukkleus Inc. focuses on acquiring and scaling suppliers in the defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing sectors, targeting Tier 2 and Tier 3 companies [6] - The company aims to modernize and expand strategic suppliers to support dual-use innovation and resilient supply chains [6] - Nukkleus combines organic growth with disciplined M&A to position itself at the core of the 21st-century defense industrial strategy [7] Industry Context - The Russell US Indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks, ranking them by total market capitalization, with membership in the Russell Microcap Index lasting for one year [3] - Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors, serving as benchmarks for approximately $10.6 trillion in assets as of June 2024 [4]

NEW YORK, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nukkleus Inc. (NASDAQ: NUKK), which is pursuing a highly disciplined global M&A strategy in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry, today commented on the recent announcement by the Trump Administration to invest an initial $25 billion in building a "Golden Dome" missile defense shield.The plan to build a Golden Dome aims to counter growing missile threats from adversaries such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, and protect the entire United States from a broad s ...