How to Invest in the Biggest European Defense Surge in Decades

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, military spending around the world is rising rapidly, having reached $2.9 trillion in 2025. Europe has led the way in this growth, with a 14% year-over-year (YOY) increase in military spending from 2024 to 2025.

MarketBeat • Jun 19, 2026

Leonardo, EDGE joint venture targets over €4 billion in orders in five years

Italian defence and aerospace company Leonardo and Abu Dhabi's EDGE group have detailed ​plans for a joint venture targeting ‌over 4 billion euros in orders over five years, the companies said on Wednesday at a ​Paris event.

Reuters • Jun 17, 2026

Citi sees up to 160p a share upside for Rolls-Royce from small reactor ambitions

Citi has flagged potential upside of between 80p and 160p a share for Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LSE:RR.) from its small modular reactor business, after a fresh contract win in Sweden.

Proactive Investors • Jun 16, 2026

Classiq and Rolls-Royce Advance Quantum CFD Engineering Simulation in Broader Engineering Workflows

Classiq and Rolls-Royce published a technical blog describing work that examines how quantum computing methods could support CFD in engineering simulation.

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 16, 2026

Sweden's Vattenfall picks Rolls-Royce SMR for nuclear power project

Swedish utility Vattenfall said on Monday it has selected Rolls-Royce SMR to supply a ​series of small modular nuclear reactors, choosing the British company over U.S. ‌rival GE Vernova.

Reuters • Jun 15, 2026

What's driving Rolls-Royce stock higher today?

Rolls-Royce (RR) opened higher today after announcing its small modular reactor (SMR) special purpose vehicle has secured a multi-billion-pound contract to build nuclear reactors in Sweden. This major milestone serves as a huge catalyst for the London-listed engineering giant – validating its long-term power systems strategy.

Invezz • Jun 15, 2026

UK, Japan agree tech partnership and vow fighter jet progress

The leaders of Britain and Japan announced a tech partnership on Sunday designed ​to boost national security and create jobs, and pledged to speed ‌up the progress of their next generation fighter jet, GCAP.

Reuters • Jun 13, 2026

BAESY or RYCEY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors looking for stocks in the Aerospace - Defense Equipment sector might want to consider either Bae Systems PLC (BAESY) or Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (RYCEY). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 11, 2026

Rolls-Royce share price faces a crucial test: rally or retreat ahead?

Rolls-Royce share price has lost the momentum it had last year as it faces some major external challenges that threaten its profit targets. RR has remained inside the narrow range between 1,095p and 1,340p since February.

Invezz • Jun 10, 2026

Rolls-Royce Slammed By United Airlines

Rolls-Royce is a strong buy, outperforming mid-term targets after restructuring, despite recent criticism and minor stock underperformance. United Airlines' public criticism of Rolls-Royce is rooted in a contractual dispute over A350 engine agreements, not broad reliability concerns. United's fleet needs indicate the Airbus A350, powered solely by Rolls-Royce, is a necessary replacement for aging 777-200ERs on long, high-demand routes.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 10, 2026