Palantir, Anduril join forces with tech groups to bid for Pentagon contracts, FT reports

Palantir and Anduril are forming a consortium with tech giants for U.S. government contracts, emphasizing AI and advanced defense technologies amidst military efficiency initiatives.

Can a US missile defense system shield Guam from Chinese threat?

The article discusses the U.S. missile defense plan in Guam to deter China, highlighting system tests, military significance, local concerns, and the aim to prevent conflict.

US approves $300 million potential sale of maintenance equipment to Kuwait

The U.S. State Department has approved a $300 million sale of vehicle maintenance equipment to Kuwait, with multiple prime contractors involved.

Trump's Musk-led efficiency drive may spur defense-tech partnerships

Trump's efficiency drive may boost smaller defense tech firms like Musk's by loosening existing contracts of major contractors, facilitating innovation in defense projects like AI drones and submarines.

Trump's NASA pick a boon for SpaceX, but will face political challenges

Jared Isaacman is nominated as NASA administrator, aiming for a commercial space focus but faces political and budgetary challenges while advocating for privatization in space exploration.

As Trump returns analysts see defence stocks rising

Defense shares fall on Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire reports

Explainer-How the US tracks ballistic missile launches

US defense shares, government contractors fall after Trump efficiency picks

Defense and government contractors' shares decline amid uncertainty over Trump's proposed efficiency department and cabinet appointments, including Musk and Ramaswamy, raising concerns about potential budget cuts.

Trump victory expected to boost Musk's Mars dream

Elon Musk's Mars ambitions gain priority under Trump's administration, altering NASA's Artemis focus, with a shift towards uncrewed Mars missions and potential deregulation of space oversight.