Trump invokes Defense Production Act for munitions, supply chains

U.S. President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to ​address constraints in weapons supply and development ‌for munitions production and supply chains, according to a memo made public on Tuesday.

Reuters • a day ago

As Europe rearms, 'wingman' aircraft take centre stage

Centre stage at last week's Berlin airshow was the "wingman" ‌drone, Europe's latest-generation defence weapon designed to accompany fighter jets.

Reuters • Jun 16, 2026

SHLD vs. PPA: Which Defense ETF Wins the Global Rearmament Trade?

Defense ETFs have multiplied as the global rearmament cycle has matured, and two of the most-followed products take very different routes to the same theme.

24/7 Wall Street • a day ago

Defense Stocks Are in a Bear Market. How a Peace Deal Can Send Them Higher.

Many defense stocks are down more than 20% since the breakout of fighting in Iran.

Barrons • Jun 15, 2026

ARK Space and Defense Rockets Past Invesco Aerospace and Defense. Which ETF is Better?

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF maintains a significantly larger pool of assets under management (AUM) and a lower expense ratio than ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF. ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF has delivered higher 1-year total returns but carries a much higher beta and more substantial max drawdown than its peer.

The Motley Fool • Jun 12, 2026

SpaceX IPO: A Space Stock Bonanza With Risks

SpaceX's anticipated $1.75T+ IPO will add over 50% to the aerospace and defense industry's enterprise value, creating substantial rerating potential for space names. SPCX's valuation leans increasingly on AI and connectivity, with space operations becoming a smaller portion of the premium versus aerospace and defense peers.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 12, 2026

Kongsberg closes Zone 5 acquisition, formalises affordable missile push

Norwegian defence and technology group Kongsberg on Wednesday said ​it had completed the acquisition ‌of U.S.-based Zone 5 Technologies, a developer of low-cost, mass-producible missile systems ​linked to U.S. Air Force ​efforts to develop so-called affordable ⁠mass munitions.

Reuters • Jun 10, 2026

Invesco (PPA) vs Tema (NASA): Which Aerospace and Space ETF Is the Better Buy?

Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF has a lower expense ratio of 0.58% compared to Tema Space Innovators ETF's 0.75%. Tema Space Innovators ETF focuses on the high-growth space economy, whereas Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF provides broader exposure to established defense and industrial giants.

The Motley Fool • Jun 10, 2026

US airlines fuel costs soared in April to $6.5 billion

U.S. passenger airlines' fuel ​costs jumped 78% ‌in April to nearly $6.5 billion over the ​same month ​last year as the ⁠conflict in the Middle ​East has sharply ​driven up fuel costs, the U.S. Transportation Department ​said Monday.

Reuters • Jun 8, 2026

Defense Stocks Hit Pause As Trump's Pentagon Remakes Military Industrial Complex

Fast-moving defense stocks have stalled. Depleted weapons supplies and Pentagon budget questions leave the sector's future unclear.

Investors Business Daily • Jun 5, 2026