Quick Read – Unusual Machines (UMAC) stock surged 58% intraday on Pentagon talks about direct federal equity stakes in drone makers, while Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) stock rose 34%, AeroVironment (AVAV) stock climbed 17%, and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) stock gained…
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Defense drone stocks are surging at midday Thursday after a Wall Street Journal and CNBC report indicated the Pentagon is in talks with drone manufacturers about funding deals that could include direct federal equity stakes. Unusual Machines (NYSE:UMAC) stock leads the rally with a 58% intraday jump, while Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ:RCAT) stock is up 34%. Larger defense names are also catching the wave.
AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV) stock has climbed 17%, and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) stock is up 14%. Certainly, this appears to be a coordinated repricing rather than a single-name event. The trigger is the report that the Pentagon is exploring funding agreements that could grant the U.S. government direct equity stakes in domestic drone makers like Unusual Machines.