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Lockheed Martin is the world's largest defense contractor and has dominated the Western market for high-end fighter aircraft since it won the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program in 2001. Lockheed's largest segment is aeronautics, which derives upward of two-thirds of its revenue from the F-35. Lockheed's remaining segments are rotary and mission systems, mainly encompassing the Sikorsky helicopter business; missiles and fire control, which creates missiles and missile defense systems; and space systems, which produces satellites and receives equity income from the United Launch Alliance joint venture.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$37.9K</td>
<td>34.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$615.00</td>
<td>$45.8K</td>
<td>315</td>
<td>552</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>413</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$34.2K</td>
<td>346</td>
<td>349</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVAV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$139.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>179</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LHX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>72</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>79</td>
<td>61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SAVE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$31.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding AAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 472 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 253 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.9K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 34817 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1355 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 262 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.9K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 1483 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1211 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 56 contract(s) at a $615.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.8K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 315 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 552 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NXT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 294 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 5145 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 413 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 45 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 31 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.2K, with a price of $1108.0 per contract. There were 346 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 349 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVAV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 171 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 171 contract(s) at a $290.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $139.9K, with a price of $820.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 179 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LHX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 80 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 71 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $530.0 per contract. There were 1344 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 72 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BLDR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 108 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 52 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.4K, with a price of $720.0 per contract. There were 79 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 61 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SAVE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 108 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 9515 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FTAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 262 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 11 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.1K, with a price of $2830.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 33 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of aerospace and defense stocks are trading higher after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel.

Lockheed Martin Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) shares are moving higher today, driven by increased geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Here&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/10/41120592/iran-set-to-launch-ballistic-missile-attack-against-israel-report">what you need to know</a>.
What To Know: Reports have surfaced indicating that Iran is preparing a ballistic missile strike against Israel in retaliation for an airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The U.S. has indicated that it believes the attack is imminent, heightening the risk of a broader regional conflict.
This potential escalation has intensified Israel&#8217;s military actions, including deployments into southern Lebanon to counter Hezbollah forces. The situation has prompted the U.S. to bolster its military presence in the region, preparing to assist Israel in the event of an attack. The looming strike and rising conflict have rattled global markets, with oil and gold prices surging as investors anticipate further disruptions in the region.
What Else: In addition, Lockheed Martin has scheduled its third-quarter 2024 earnings results webcast for October 23, where CEO James Taiclet and other top executives will discuss company performance and provide updates on key topics. The company is estimating expected EPS of $6.46 and expected revenue of $17.402 billion.
LMT Price Action: Lockheed Martin shares are up 3.61%, trading at $605.64 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Shares of aerospace and defense stocks are trading higher following a report suggesting an Iranian missile strike at Israel is imminent.

On Monday, RTX Corporation&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) business, Pratt &amp; Whitney, won a contract worth up to $1.3 billion to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/n41106085/rtxs-pratt-whitney-awarded-f135-engine-core-upgrade-contract" rel="noreferrer noopener">advance the F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU)</a>.
The contract is expected to boost engine durability and enhance power and cooling for Block 4 and future F-35 capabilities.
Jill Albertelli, president of Pratt &amp; Whitney&#8217;s Military Engines business, said, &#8220;It allows us to continue work in the risk reduction phase with a fully staffed team focused on design maturation, aircraft integration, and mobilizing the supply base to prepare for production.&#8221;
Jeff Shockey, senior vice president of RTX Global Government Relations, stated, &#8220;Their steadfast commitment to the F135 ensures it will deliver critical capabilities for decades to come.&#8221;
To date, Pratt &amp; Whitney has delivered over 1,200 F135 engines, accumulating more than 900,000 flight hours.
The F135 ECU will be integrated into new F-35s during production or retrofitted at global F135 depot sustainment facilities, making it accessible to all F-35 operators.
Apart from this, RTX&#8217;s Raytheon delivered its first sensor payload to Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), ensuring the U.S. Space Force&#8217;s Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) Block 0 missile warning satellite remains on s<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/n41094163/rtxs-raytheon-delivers-missile-warning-sensor" rel="noreferrer noopener">chedule for its initial launch in 2025</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) and First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund First Trust Indxx Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MISL#NYSE">MISL</a>).
Price Action: RTX shares are up 0.12% at $121.16 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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Israel has told the U.S. it is considering putting troops <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/09/41030927/israel-considers-ground-invasion-calls-up-reserve-brigades-as-conflict-escalates-in-lebanon-90k-">on the ground in Lebanon</a>.
The decision, reported <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/30/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-hamas-war-news-gaza/">by</a> the Washington Post, which cited an unnamed U.S. official, comes as Israeli forces carry out air raids in Lebanon and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/09/41056542/israel-plans-to-disrupt-arms-delivery-from-iran-to-lebanon-in-motion-as-palestinian-president-cr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">international calls for a cease-fire.</a>
Here&#8217;s a breakdown of the latest developments coming from the region:
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Impact</h3>
Oil prices showed little reaction on Monday following the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41079860/israel-tightens-grip-hezbollah-leader-hassan-nasrallah-killed">Israeli airstrike in Beirut</a>. 
Brent crude currently hovers between $73 and $74 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate increased by 0.23% to $68.34 at last check Monday. 
Observers noted that oil supply disruptions have been minimal since fighting between Israel and Hezbollah resumed in October 2023 in the weeks following Hamas&#8217; attack on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/10/35136071/israel-under-siege-unprecedented-hamas-attack-sparks-intense-clashes-netanyahu-says-we-are-at-war">an Israeli musical festival</a>.
The U.S. considers both Hezbollah and Hamas to be terrorist organizations. 
Increased production from the U.S., Canada, and Guyana, combined <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/08/40596334/asia-markets-mixed-europe-gains-crude-oil-falls-on-chinese-demand-concerns-global-markets-today-whil">with weak Chinese demand</a>, is keeping the market stable. 
Reports indicate that oil prices could spike to $100 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz—a vital route responsible for transporting about 20% of global oil — were to be affected.
ETFs To Watch: Despite heightened tensions, the market seems to be pricing in stability for now, barring any significant disruptions. United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) was down 0.38% at last check Monday due to rising tensions.
U.S. defense stocks, tracked by the iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#NYSE">ITA</a>), are up 18.08% year-to-date.
Specific defense stocks did not gain as of Monday&#8217;s midday trading:
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<li>The Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), down 2.38% to $152.60.</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), down 0.75% to $522.84.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Targeted Raids</h3>
Israel has been conducting targeted raids into southern Lebanon as part of efforts to push Hezbollah away from its northern border. These operations, described as intelligence-gathering and probing missions, come ahead of a potential broader ground incursion.
Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-deputy-leader-vows-terror-group-prepared-to-face-potential-idf-ground-op/">asserted</a> that the group is prepared for a prolonged conflict if Israeli troops enter by land, per the Times of Israel. 
Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati does not share the same sentiment and continues to call for a ceasefire.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What&#8217;s Next</h3>
On Monday, Reuters reported that the Lebanese government is looking to end Hezbollah&#8217;s armed presence south of the Litani River by invoking UN Security Council Resolution 1701. 
UNSC Resolution 1701 was adopted unanimously back in August 2006, ending the previous war between Hezbollah and Israel. 
The effectiveness of the resolution today depends on the political and military context, and the cooperation of the involved parties, particularly Israel, Hezbollah, and the international community.
It called for a cessation of hostilities and outlined a framework for a lasting peace between the parties involved.
Mikati is looking to elect a new president once a ceasefire occurs, ending a nearly two-year vacancy at the top post.
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Oil Prices Remain Steady After Hezbollah Leader's Death, Israel Informs US Of Potential Ground Incursion Into Lebanon

USSF Next-Gen OPIR payload to provide critical missile warning data
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) business, delivered its first sensor payload to prime contractor Lockheed Martin, keeping the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command's first Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared, or Next-Gen OPIR, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) Block 0 missile warning satellite on track for a 2025 initial launch capability.
Designed to improve missile warning resilience and performance, two Next-Gen OPIR GEO satellites will eventually provide continuous coverage over mid-latitudes to the existing constellation. Raytheon is designing and building sensor payloads for both satellites.
Prior to delivery of the first payload, Raytheon completed a series of assessments including thermal vacuum testing. Thermal vacuum testing exposes the payload to a space-like environment and validates digital models to ensure the sensor meets design requirements. The second sensor payload is more than 60 percent completed and is scheduled to start thermal vacuum testing in early 2025.

RTX's Raytheon Delivered Its First Sensor Payload To Prime Contractor Lockheed Martin, Keeping The U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command's First Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared, Or Next-Gen OPIR GEO Block 0 Missile Warning Satellite On Track For A 2025 Initial Launch Capability

Lockheed Martin Corporation&#39;s (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lmt#NYSE">LMT</a>) unit, Sikorsky Aircraft, recently secured an $84.3 million contract to supply eight gearbox assemblies for the CH-53K helicopters. The work will be carried out in Stratford, CT, and is set to be completed by December 2028.
The contract will serve the U.S. Navy and Israel military. The award has been provided by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, Philadelphia, PA.
<h2>What&#39;s Favoring LMT Stock?</h2>
With countries worldwide enhancing their defense capabilities, spending on advanced military arms and ammunition has been rapidly increasing. This also includes growing investments in military helicopters, which are crucial for air warfare missions. Lockheed, as a prominent manufacturer of combat helicopters, has been witnessing a steady flow of orders from the Pentagon and other U.S. allies. The latest contract win is an example of that.
LMT&#39;s CH-53K King Stallion is designed for modern combat and shipboard operations, being intelligent, reliable, low-maintenance and highly survivable in harsh environments. With more than 1,200 test flight hours, the helicopter achieved several milestones in 2018, including operating at high altitudes, extreme temperatures and low visibility.
These capabilities are likely to have driven this rotorcraft&#39;s demand in recent times and are expected to lead to more contract awards for Lockheed Martin in the days ahead. Such order flows, including the latest one, are expected to boost the company&#39;s revenues, thereby solidifying its position as a leading defense contractor in military aviation.
<h2>Growth Prospects for LMT Stock</h2>
Rising military conflicts, terrorism and border disputes, along with rapid technological advancements in military helicopters, have led nations to increase their defense spending, with combat-proven helicopters constituting an integral part of a nation&#39;s defense structure.
This is likely to have prompted Mordor Intelligence to forecast a compound annual growth rate of more than 2.9% for the military helicopter market during the 2024-2030 time period.
Such solid market prospects offer growth opportunities for Lockheed Martin. Notably, its portfolio includes well-established helicopters like the Black Hawk, MH-60R Seahawk and CH-148 Cyclone, in addition to the CH-53K King Stallion.
<h2>Opportunities for LMT&#39;s Peers</h2>
Some other defense companies that are expected to enjoy the perks of the expanding military helicopter market have been discussed below.
The Boeing Company: Its military rotorcraft serves the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force and allied defense forces in more than 20 countries across the globe. Boeing&#39;s Defense, Space &amp; Security segment produces rotorcraft and rotary-wing programs, such as H-47 Chinook, AH-64 Apache, AH-6 Little Bird and V-22 Osprey.
The company has a long-term (three to five years) earnings growth rate of 21.3%.&nbsp; The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BA&#39;s 2025 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 21.7%.
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/noc#NYSE">NOC</a>): Its Fire Scout is a combat-proven, autonomous helicopter system providing real-time intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and target-acquisition, laser designation and battle management to tactical users without relying on manned aircraft or space-based assets. NOC also provides avionics systems, mission equipment and support for military helicopters, including upgrades and modifications.
The company&#39;s long-term earnings growth rate is 8.7%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NOC&#39;s 2024 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 5.4%.
Textron (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/txt#NYSE">TXT</a>):&nbsp; Its Bell business segment supplies advanced military helicopters and provides parts and support services to the U.S. Government and military customers outside the United States. Its primary combat helicopters include H-1, Bell 412, Bell AH-1Z, Bell 407 and a few more rotorcraft.
TXT boasts a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.1%. The consensus estimate for TXT&#39;s 2024 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 5.5%.
<h2>LMT Stock&#39;s Price Movement</h2>
Shares of LMT have gained 24.7% in the past three months compared with the industry&#39;s 8.2% growth.
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<h2>LMT&#39;s Zacks Rank</h2>
LMT currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2340764/lockheed-martin-s-unit-secures-contract-for-ch-53k-gearbox-assemblies?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|company_news_corporate_actions-2340764">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

Earnings

Analyst Ratings

Lockheed Martin's Unit Secures Contract for CH-53K Gearbox Assemblies

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with LMT, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 14 options trades for Lockheed Martin.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 35% bullish and 35%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $39,000, and 13, calls, for a total amount of $2,204,930.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $520.0 and $600.0 for Lockheed Martin, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Lockheed Martin options trades today is 301.27 with a total volume of 916.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Lockheed Martin's big money trades within a strike price range of $520.0 to $600.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Lockheed Martin Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727208927_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$57.4</td>
<td>$54.1</td>
<td>$56.35</td>
<td>$525.00</td>
<td>$1.6M</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$31.4</td>
<td>$30.8</td>
<td>$30.8</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
<td>$138.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">560</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$570.00</td>
<td>$60.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">284</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$577.50</td>
<td>$50.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$577.50</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">53</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lockheed Martin</h3>
Lockheed Martin is the world's largest defense contractor and has dominated the Western market for high-end fighter aircraft since it won the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program in 2001. Lockheed's largest segment is aeronautics, which derives upward of two-thirds of its revenue from the F-35. Lockheed's remaining segments are rotary and mission systems, mainly encompassing the Sikorsky helicopter business; missiles and fire control, which creates missiles and missile defense systems; and space systems, which produces satellites and receives equity income from the United Launch Alliance joint venture.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Lockheed Martin, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Lockheed Martin</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 701,991, the LMT's price is down by -0.32%, now at $578.63. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 21 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Lockheed Martin</h3>
A total of 1 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $635.0.
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Spotlight on Lockheed Martin: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Israeli air strikes <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40977597/us-warns-israel-against-opening-a-full-blown-war-against-hezbollah-as-air-strikes-kill-30-in-lebanon">on Hezbollah targets </a>in southern Lebanon killed around 274 people on Monday, local authorities said, as escalating hostilities between the two sides stoke international concern about the eruption of a full-on war.
Israeli forces struck several southern towns that included Tyre and Bint Jbeil in the northern region, saying they planned to carry out extensive air strikes on Bekka&#8217;s eastern region, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-23/israel-steps-up-attacks-on-hezbollah-targets-in-south-lebanon?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">reported</a>.
Israel and Hezbollah have been firing rockets across the border at each other consistently since Israel&#8217;s war with Hamas began last October, but the conflict has escalated in the past week.
The U.S. is urging both sides to hold back on the fighting as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized reaching &#8220;a diplomatic solution&#8221; in speaking with Israel&#8217;s Defense Minister Yaov Gallant.
Israel is trying to take out Hezbollah&#8217;s launchers, missiles and rockets to weaken its military capabilities through an aerial campaign.
"I want to clarify Israel's policy: we do not wait for the threat, we are ahead of it," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday.
Netanyahu said he prefers diplomacy, but it isn&#8217;t working.
His cabinet made the return of tens of thousands of displaced civilians a primary war objective last week. His cabinet is focused on this return as Gallant signaled a shifting of Israel&#8217;s focus to Hezbollah from Gaza.
Read Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40924166/hezbollah-hit-in-new-round-of-explosions-across-lebanon-casualties-climb"> Hezbollah Hit In New Round Of Explosions Across Lebanon, Casualties Climb</a>
Netanyahu is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly at its summit in New York on Thursday.
Hundreds of thousands of people scurried to bomb shelters in northern Israel after Iran-backed Hezbollah fired150 projectiles on the area, using a new rocket that can reach as far as 60 miles and carry about 275 pounds of explosives, the group said on its Telegram channel over the weekend.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Hezbollah and Lebanon blamed Israel for blowing up thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies mostly used by Hezbollah members. 
On Friday, Israel killed a top Hezbollah commander, Ibrahim Aqil in an air assault on Beirut's southern suburbs.
Lebanese Prime Minister&nbsp;Najib Mikati&nbsp;called on the U.N. and world powers to stop the Israel-Hezbollah fight from "falling into the unknown."
Also on Monday, an Israeli military spokesperson said Hamas chief&nbsp;Yahya Sinwar&nbsp;may have been wounded or killed in air strikes on Gaza, after local media reported he was recently not heard from. 
The U.S. has said a Gaza cease-fire will help calm regional tensions, but Israel said it cannot wait for a truce there before eliminating the threat of Hezbollah.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the pager blasts against Hezbollah&nbsp;in Lebanon could signal &#8220;a pre-emptive strike before a major military operation&#8221; being carried out by Israel, Reuters reported.
U.N. Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis is scheduled to visit Israel on Monday.
Price Action: Defense stocks gained into Monday&#8217;s mid-day trading.
<ul>
<li>Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) rose 1.32% to $579.47</li>
<li>The Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) were up 0.40% to $153.80</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) gained 1.01% to $530.42</li>
</ul>
Read Now:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/09/40909027/casualties-rise-from-exploding-hezbollah-pagers-us-says-it-had-no-advance-notice-of-coordinated-atta">Casualties Rise From Exploding Hezbollah Pagers, US Says It Had No Advance Notice Of Coordinated Attack In Lebanon</a></li>
</ul>
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Government

Politics

Israel Carries Out Air Assaults On Hezbollah In Southern Lebanon

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.04% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.23%. Currently, Lockheed Martin has a market capitalization of $138.10 billion. 
Buying $1000 In LMT: If an investor had bought $1000 of LMT stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,194.64 today based on a price of $579.38 for LMT at the time of writing.
<h3>Lockheed Martin's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727109016_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth $3,200 Today

Lockheed Martin Awarded $297M GeoXO Lightning Mapper Contract To Support Severe Weather Monitoring With Two Instruments

NASA Selects Lockheed Martin To Develop A Lightning Mapping Instrument As Part Of NOAA's GeoXO Satellite Program; The Cost-plus-award-fee Contract Is Valued At ~$297.1M

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>JCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$89.8K</td>
<td>642</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHPT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$1.50</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>15.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$46.7K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>340</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SYM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$114.0K</td>
<td>106</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$110.2K</td>
<td>219</td>
<td>108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>330</td>
<td>89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$565.00</td>
<td>$102.0K</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GWW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$1060.00</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FERG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$53.7K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For JCI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 122 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 418 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.8K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 642 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5757 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CHPT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 157 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 987 contract(s) at a $1.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $32.0 per contract. There were 15123 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1010 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 822 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 199 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.7K, with a price of $235.0 per contract. There were 3726 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 340 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SYM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 157 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $114.0K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 106 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 122 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 49 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.2K, with a price of $2250.0 per contract. There were 219 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LYFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 486 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 48 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $785.0 per contract. There were 330 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 59 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 63 contract(s) at a $565.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $102.0K, with a price of $1620.0 per contract. There were 180 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 78 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 122 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.1K, with a price of $2005.0 per contract. There were 6 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GWW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWW#NYSE">GWW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $1060.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.4K, with a price of $810.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 41 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FERG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FERG#NYSE">FERG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.7K, with a price of $2663.0 per contract. There were 3 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
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CHPT

FERG

LYFT

RKLB

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lhx#NYSE">LHX</a>) announced that it has received a five-year contract, worth $587.4 million, to deliver custom tactical jamming pods designed to modernize the U.S. Navy&#39;s Aerial Electronic Attack capability.
<h2>Details of LHX&#39;s New Contract</h2>
The Next Generation Jammer-Low Band (NGJ-LB) is an advanced airborne electronic warfare system. The L3Harris solution will be simpler to maintain than the Navy&#39;s present system because of its modular, open-system architecture, which allows for seamless updates.
It also combines enhanced processing with greater jamming capability. The L3Harris system will work with combined and allied forces to offer expansion potential for future technological integration.
Over the course of the next five years, the company will provide more test assets for airworthiness and design verification, in addition to eight operational prototype pods for the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command to evaluate the fleet. The Navy intends to replace the outdated AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System, and the NGJ-LB pods will aid the initiative by flying on the EA-18G Growler.
<h2>Benefits of NGJ-LB</h2>
With high-power RF jamming, LHX&#39;s NGJ-LB pod transforms the Growler&#39;s capacity to carry out its main mission, Suppression of Enemy Air Defense, from standoff ranges. This results in improved lethality and scalability for upcoming technological advancements.
The NGJ-LB helps cover a broad spectrum of frequencies to serve diverse Department of Defense-wide electronic warfare demands.
The NGJ-LB reduces aircrew workload and cockpit distractions while increasing the number of simultaneous targets that aircrews can attack through high Equivalent, Isotropically Radiated Power and tailored waveforms. The cutting-edge technology of the NGJ-LB significantly improves availability and sustainment while eradicating existing system capability gaps.
<h2>Peer Prospects</h2>
Along with LHX, other defense companies like RTX Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rtx#NYSE">RTX</a>), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/noc#NYSE">NOC</a>) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lmt#NYSE">LMT</a>) are also set to take advantage of the expanding EW market.
In August 2024, RTX won a contract involving its Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) System. Valued at $27.7 million, the contract is expected to be completed by August 2026. Per the terms of the deal, RTX will be involved in the repair of several components used in the NGJ-MB System employed on the F/A-18 aircraft.
RTX&#39;s long-term (three to five-year) earnings growth rate is 10.42%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 EPS indicates a year-over-year increase of 7.7%.
Northrop Grumman has been providing Naval Airborne EW solutions for more than 55 years and is the Airborne Electronic Attack System Integrator for the U.S. Navy warfighter. Some of its EW systems are the ALQ-251 radio frequency countermeasures system and the AN/APR-39 Radar Warning Receiver/Electronic Warfare Management System.
NOC&#39;s long-term earnings growth rate is 8.68%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 EPS indicates a year-over-year increase of 7.9%.
LMT provides global ground EW solutions to U.S. forces, as well as partner nations, through a unique next-generation open architecture product platform and open business model.&nbsp; Its Advanced Off-Board EW program delivers persistent electronic surveillance and attack capability against naval threats like anti-ship missiles.
LMT&#39;s long-term earnings growth rate is 4.67%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 sales indicates a year-over-year increase of 5.3%.
<h2>LHX&#39;s Stock Price Performance</h2>
In the past six months, shares of LHX have risen 9.9% compared with the industry&#39;s 2.8% growth.
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<h2>LHX&#39;s Zacks Rank</h2>
LHX currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Russia&#8217;s army will soon become the world&#8217;s <a href="https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-september-15-2024">second-largest army </a>behind China, leapfrogging the size of the U.S. and India armies.
President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the army&#8217;s size to be increased by 180,000 troops to 1.5 million active servicemen, a move that would take its overall size to 2.38 million people, Reuters reported.
This is the third time since the war with Ukraine began in February 2022 that Russia expanded the size of its army. This is happening as Russian forces advance in eastern Ukraine and try to expel Ukrainian forces from Russia&#8217;s Kursk region.
Andrei Kartapolov, chairman of Russia&#8217;s lower house of parliament&#8217;s defence committee, said the army expansion is part of a plan to revamp the armed forces and increase their size to match the international situation and behavior of &#8220;our former foreign partners.&#8221;
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Since 2022, Putin has boosted the number of combat troops by 137,000 and then 170,000.
Russia has also mobilized over 300,000 soldiers in September and October 2022 in an exercise that prompted tens of thousands of draft-age men to leave the country.
The Kremlin said it has no new mobilization planned for now and will keep relying on volunteers signing up to fight in Ukraine.
Adding more troops to its army will require Russia to boost its defense budget and possibly expand the draft size or change the law to allow more women to work in the military.
Price Action: Defense contractors trended upward on Monday.
<ul>
<li>RTX Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) gained 0.07% to $119.20</li>
<li>Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) rose 0.29% to $521.27</li>
<li>Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) edged up 0.54% to $572.92</li>
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Ibrahim Kalin, head of Turkey&#8217;s National Intelligence Agency, met with representatives from the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Ankara, Turkey&#8217;s capital, to discuss the negotiations <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/08/40608668/nine-palestinians-killed-as-israeli-forces-press-into-west-bank">for a cease-fire</a> in Gaza, according to media reports.
 Kalin met with a delegation from the Hamas political bureau leadership, Turkish news channel TRT Haber said, citing Turkish security sources, Reuters reported.
Turkey denounced Israel&#8217;s assault on Gaza. Turkey&#8217;s intelligence agency has been in contact with those involved in the conflict — Hamas, Israel, Qatar and the U.S. — as it carries out intensive diplomacy for a ceasefire in Gaza, TRT Haber said.
The war between Israel and Hamas began Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.
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Israel&#8217;s subsequent assault on Gaza has killed more than 41,000 Palestinians, according to its health ministry.
International mediators last week completed a new proposal aimed at forming a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40673642/israel-rocked-by-protesters-call-for-immediate-ceasefire-after-hostage-deaths" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;cease-fire deal&nbsp;</a>between Israel and Hamas as Israel's Prime Minister&nbsp;Benjamin Netanyahu&nbsp;refuses to cede control of Gaza's border with Egypt.
Israel's military and Hamas temporarily paused fighting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40639831/israel-hamas-to-pause-fighting-in-gaza-so-that-640-000-children-can-get-vaccinated-official">in the Gaza Strip</a> for three days a couple of weeks ago to allow about 640,000 children to get vaccinated against polio.
Price Action: Aerospace and defense stocks saw gains and losses on Friday as talks to end the fight take place.
<ul>
<li>Lockheed Martin Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) edged up 0.29% to close at $569.91</li>
<li>Boeing Co&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) slipped 3.69% to end the trading day at $156.77</li>
<li>Northrup Grumman&nbsp;Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) gained 0.24% to close at $519.78</li>
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Oil stocks traded up:
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<li>BP p.l.c.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) gained 0.82% to close at $31.84</li>
<li>Equinor ASA&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQNR#NYSE">EQNR</a>) rose 1.05% to close at $25.09</li>
<li>Suncor Energy Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SU#NYSE">SU</a>) went up 0.41% to finish the trading day at $36.44</li>
</ul>
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Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ktos#NASDAQ">KTOS</a>) recently announced that its unit, Technical Directions, Inc. (&quot;TDI&quot;), now offers four classes of its low-cost, high-performance turbojet engines ranging from 30 to 200 pounds of thrust with immediate availability.
The TDI-J45 30 lb thrust, TDI-J5 75 lb thrust, TDI-J7 100 lb thrust and TDI-J85 200 lb thrust are the four classes of TDI&#39;s turbojet engines that are currently offered. The turbojet engines are suitable for deployment in cruise missiles, loitering munitions systems and other vital defense systems.
<h2>About Kratos&#39; Unmanned Systems Division</h2>
Part of Kratos Defense, Kratos Unmanned Systems Division is a company that develops cutting-edge unmanned systems and technology for a range of defense and security applications. It delivers state-of-the-art solutions in fields like unmanned aerial systems (UAS), unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) and unmanned maritime systems.
The division provides a variety of unmanned systems for both military and commercial use, including robotic systems, autonomous platforms and high-performance drones. Their products enhance operational effectiveness and safety while reducing costs. The division makes investments in research and development to maintain its leadership position in unmanned technology. This involves working on next-generation systems and exploring new applications to meet evolving needs in defense and security.
<h2>What Lies Ahead for KTOS?</h2>
Against the backdrop of the heightening geopolitical uncertainties around the world, several countries have been strengthening their defense arsenal. The demand for military weapons, especially missiles, has increased in the defense industry, with defense players developing new and advanced missiles to meet the rising demand.
The Grand View Research firm projects the global missile market to witness a CAGR of 7.4% over the 2024-2030 period. Growth potential in the missile market should bode well for Kratos Defense, which has a handful of combat-proven missiles in its product portfolio, like Patriot, AN/TPY-2 THAAD, TPQ-53, TPS-77, TPS-78 and SBIRS.
<h2>Opportunities for KTOS&#39; Peers</h2>
Considering the solid growth opportunities offered by the global missile market, other defense primes like Lockheed Martin (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lmt#NYSE">LMT</a>), RTX Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rtx#NYSE">RTX</a>) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/noc#NYSE">NOC</a>), with a strong presence in this space, should benefit.
Lockheed Martin offers a variety of combat-proven missiles like AGM-158 XR Cruise Missiles, the GMLRS go-to guided missile and ATACMS Advanced Military Rocket Technology, a leading-edge military rocket solution designed for precision and effectiveness in military operations.
LMT boasts a long-term (three to five years) earnings growth rate of 4.7%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for LMT&#39;s 2024 sales implies an improvement of 5.3% from the previous year&#39;s level.
RTX Corporation is one of the biggest suppliers of combat missiles for the U.S. Army. Its product portfolio includes SM-6 Missile, Tomahawk Cruise Missile, AIM-9X SIDEWINDER Missile, Naval Strike Missile and many more.
RTX boasts a long-term earnings growth rate of 10.4%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company&#39;s 2024 sales indicates year-over-year growth of 7%.
Northrop Grumman manufactures high-speed, long-range strike weapons with deadly capabilities at standoff range. Its portfolio of missiles includes Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range, Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile, Advanced Reactive Strike and Stand-In Attack Weapon Missile.
NOC boasts a long-term earnings growth rate of 8.7%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company&#39;s 2024 sales suggests year-over-year growth of 5.4%.
<h2>KTOS Stock Outperforms Industry</h2>
In the past six months, shares of Kratos Defense have risen 26.5% compared with the industry&#39;s average return of 16.7%.
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<h2>KTOS&#39; Zacks Rank</h2>
Kratos Defense currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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