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Rocket Lab And Kratos Are Setting Defense ETFs On Fire

Rocket Lab and Kratos aren’t only sending drones and satellites into space—they’re putting defense ETFs into orbit. While these cutting-edge defense stocks rocket on the coattails of fresh Pentagon policy changes and Trump-era deregulation, investors are flocking to ETFs that combine military might with next-generation innovation. With drone demand through the roof and red tape getting burned, funds like Global X Defense Tech ETF (NYSE:SHLD) and SPDR SP Aerospace Defense ETF (NYSE:XAR) are becoming stealth champs in 2025’s search for returns.

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Kratos Defense Stock Surges 11% As US Unleashes Drone Policy Shift

Kratos Defense Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) are trading higher Friday after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a sweeping policy change to fast-track drone production and deployment.

Benzinga

Pete Hegseth Is Sending Drone Stocks Sky High. How Should You Play RCAT, AVAV, and KTOS Now?

U.S. drone stocks soar as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reinforces a commitment to unleashing American drone dominance. Here’s what his remarks mean for AVAV, KTOS, and RCAT.

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Trump calls Hegseth ‘Secretary of War’ while praising him for ‘great’ Fox News appearance that didn’t happen

‘Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was great on FoxNews this morning. Talking about modern weapons and warfare,’ the president exclaimed Friday morning about a nonexistent interview.

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Drone Stocks Rise After Defense Secretary Hegseth Announces Drone Surge

Shares of drone stocks are trading higher after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced efforts to fast-track drone production.

Benzinga

PriceSmart Posts Better-Than-Expected Earnings, Joins Red Cat Holdings, Red Cat Holdings, AeroVironment And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Friday

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 250 points on Friday.

Benzinga

Pete Hegseth announces US drone plan as Metallica track blares

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Hegseth stumbles his way through drone video with Metallica track playing in the background

Watch Pete Hegseth in an awkward drone video as he issues a new directive aimed at increasing the US’ arsenal of unmanned aerial systems, all while Metallica plays in the background.

The Independent UK

Why Trump blames decisions on others – a psychologist explains

It was US president Harry S. Truman who, in the years just after the second world war, kept a little wooden sign on his desk which read: “The buck stops here!”. It emphasised his willingness to accept ultimate responsibility for his decisions and actions as president, even the ones that…

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Trump Says 'I Don't Know' Who Paused Ukraine Weapon Shipments—Hegseth Did Not Inform The White House: Report

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly authorized a pause on weapons shipments to Ukraine without informing the White House. The decision triggered internal confusion and required explanations to Congress and Ukrainian officials.

Benzinga

Drone Stocks Fly As Defense Secretary Fast-Tracks Drone Production, Deployment

Drone stocks are taking off after hours Thursday after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued new orders to fast-track drone manufacturing and deployment.

Benzinga

GOP Senator Criticizes 'Amateurish' Hegseth in Latest Turn Against Trump Admin: 'He's Out of His Depth'

Retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis called Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "out of his depth" following reports, criticizing his leadership as "amateurish."

Latin Times

Trump’s nominee for Singapore ambassador criticised in Senate for lack of regional knowledge

Anjani Sinha struggles to answer questions about trade, diplomacy and regional alliances in Southeast Asia

The Independent UK

‘We want to have a little surprise:’ Trump’s criticism of Putin precedes 700+ drone barrage on Ukraine

Putin seems unimpressed by Trump.

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‘Why don’t you tell me’: Pete Hegseth went against Trump by pausing shipments to Ukraine and the president was none the wiser

Pete Hegseth undermines Donald Trump and gets away with it once again.

The Independent UK

Trump says he ‘hasn’t gone into’ who went behind his back to stop Ukraine weapons deliveries

The shipment freeze, which has been reversed, had been approved by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

Latin Times

White House Offered to 'Cover' for Hegseth After Pausing Weapons to Ukraine Without Notifying Trump: Report

The White House reportedly offered to shield Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after he paused Ukraine weapons shipments without Donald Trump's approval.

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Hegseth reportedly did not tell Trump before halting Ukraine weapons shipment

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The Independent UK

As Trump pledges more weapons for Ukraine - how reliant is Kyiv on US military assistance?

The US President has signified a hardening in his approach towards Moscow but it is unclear whether this will influence the course of the war

The Independent UK

Hegseth left Trump in the dark when he paused Ukraine weapons shipments: report

Defense secretary’s move sparked internal ‘scramble’ to explain withholding to Congress and the Ukrainian government, which had been relying on arms shipment to combat Russian assaults

The Independent UK

The Latest: Supreme Court will allow Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce to go ahead

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings from experts that vital government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be out of their jobs

Latin Times

'Clueless' Trump and Hegseth Caught Whispering Before Passing Off Russia Question: 'I'm Not Really Qualified'

Trump and Hegseth were seemingly caught off guard by a question about Russia allegedly using chemical weapons in Ukraine, prompting ridicule online.

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Trump’s chaotic Ukraine weapons flip-flop undermines his own peace deal ambitions

Inconsistent approach to aid.

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Trump officials targeted in AI impersonation scam, and yep, Signal is involved

Hey Donnie, the call is coming from inside the house.

Evening Standard

Donald Trump slams Vladimir Putin’s ‘bulls***’ and ‘meaningless’ gestures to end Ukraine war

The US president ramped up criticism of his Russian counterpart and suggested more sanctions are on the cards

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