Defence

Boeing, striking defence workers union to start talks on Aug 25
Boeing, striking defence workers union to start talks on Aug 25
August 23, 2025
The company has held informal discussions with labour leaders since the strike beganPublished Sat, Aug 23, 2025 · 01:30 PM[LOS ANGELES] Boeing and union leaders representing striking workers at...
Sustainable investors hold their ground as energy, defence stocks surge
Sustainable investors hold their ground as energy, defence stocks surge
June 22, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Regional wars, tariff threats and the US’ pro-fossil fuel policies have sent defence and energy stocks soaring in 2025, but not all is lost for investors committed to...
Defence, oil and other names: Analysts look at ways to invest amid Israel-Iran conflict
Defence, oil and other names: Analysts look at ways to invest amid Israel-Iran conflict
June 18, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Recent attacks between Israel and Iran have caused investors to mull over where to place their bets next, especially with defence names rallying, as well as gold and...
Even after explosive run, European defence stocks may still have firepower left
Even after explosive run, European defence stocks may still have firepower left
June 4, 2025
[SINGAPORE] On Sunday (Jun 1), more than 100 Ukrainian drones, reportedly launched from deep in Russian territory, damaged or destroyed US$7 billion worth of Russian aircraft.That same day, Ukraine...
Europe: Shares gain on defence boost, tariff delay aids sentiment
Europe: Shares gain on defence boost, tariff delay aids sentiment
May 27, 2025
EUROPEAN shares closed higher on Tuesday with defence stocks boosting the market after US President Donald Trump threatened additional sanctions on Russia, while optimism lingered from the delay of US...
France, Vietnam sign Airbus, defence deals as Macron visits Hanoi
France, Vietnam sign Airbus, defence deals as Macron visits Hanoi
May 26, 2025
[HANOI] France and Vietnam signed a deal on Monday (May 26) for 20 Airbus planes, as well as defence and space pacts, as President Emmanuel Macron visited Hanoi seeking...
Europe: Shares gain on defence boost, tariff delay aids sentiment
Europe: Stoxx 600 recovers declines; defence stocks gain after Russia-Ukraine meet
May 15, 2025
EUROPEAN shares reversed early declines to close higher on Thursday, with industrial stocks getting the biggest boost, while corporate earnings remained in the spotlight.The continent-wide Stoxx 600 index closed 0.56...
Push to allow Norway’s wealth fund to invest in defence companies falters
Push to allow Norway’s wealth fund to invest in defence companies falters
May 7, 2025
[OSLO] Opposition efforts to allow Norway’s US$1.8 trillion wealth fund, the world’s largest, to invest in large defence companies appear to be faltering, according to lawmakers involved in the...
Asset managers churn out defence funds once deemed uninvestable
Asset managers churn out defence funds once deemed uninvestable
February 23, 2025
As governments across Europe ratchet up defence spending, money managers who previously judged the sector too controversial to touch are taking note.There’s currently a proliferation of portfolios focused on...
Europe: Stocks mark record closing high as defence stocks soar
Europe: Stocks mark record closing high as defence stocks soar
February 17, 2025
EUROPEAN shares marked a record closing high on Monday (Feb 17), boosted by defence stocks as investors priced in the likelihood of increased military spending in the region, following...