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Commented by Tarik Dede on September 21st, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
Defence Spending Boom: BAE Systems, Volatus Aerospace and AeroVironment in Focus
Governments worldwide have approved major increases in defence spending. This applies particularly to NATO members, but also to other Western allies. Despite its high debt levels, the US remains the most attractive market. Alongside conventional defence systems, however, new technologies are increasingly coming into focus, including drone warfare as well as systems designed to defend against drone attacks. Today, we take a look at the stocks of BAE Systems, Volatus Aerospace and AeroVironment.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 10th, 2026 | 08:35 CEST
Defence and the Price of Growth: AeroVironment, Rheinmetall, and Volatus Aerospace in the Spotlight
The war in Ukraine has exposed many of the promises made by the traditional defence industry. When expensive weapons systems are neutralized by swarms of low-cost drones, long-held notions of military strength can quickly evaporate. Satellite navigation fails due to jamming, communications links break down, and chains of command are disrupted. On battlefields in Ukraine, huge tanks often look like beetles that have fallen onto their backs. A shift in thinking is therefore necessary. What is needed today are autonomous drones that can independently target objectives while flying at low altitude or take on other tasks. The Western defence industry needs to rethink its approach.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on September 1st, 2026 | 06:55 CEST
AeroVironment, HPQ Silicon, BAE Systems: It Is All About the Battery
Drones are fundamentally changing modern warfare. What used to cost millions can now be reconnoitered or countered using comparatively inexpensive unmanned systems. Western nations are ramping up their procurement efforts accordingly. But as demand grows, so do the technical challenges. Range, payload, and endurance depend crucially on the power supply. More powerful batteries are thus becoming a key technology in the drone boom. Not only could the major defense contractors benefit from this, but also suppliers that have received little attention until now.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on July 24th, 2026 | 08:55 CEST
AeroVironment, Volatus Aerospace, Kratos Defense—Canada Takes on the US Drone Giants
Drones have evolved from a niche product into one of the defence industry's most important future markets. Billions are pouring into autonomous reconnaissance systems, combat drones, and modern defence technologies. While established US corporations are winning ever-larger government contracts, a Canadian challenger, backed by civilian cash flow, NATO business, and new production capacity, could be on the verge of its next growth spurt.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 20th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
Battery Crisis Threatens AeroVironment and Kratos Defence—How HPQ Silicon Could Benefit
It is wartime. Anyone aiming to dominate the skies must think beyond aerodynamics and sensor technology when it comes to drones. The greatest driver of innovation lies in the chemical composition of batteries. As demand for drones across commercial, industrial, and military applications continues to surge, conventional lithium-ion batteries are reaching their limits. The bottleneck lies in the material itself: graphite anodes result in shorter flight times and higher weight. To overcome these limitations, the industry is undergoing a paradigm shift toward silicon-based anodes. This technology significantly increases battery capacity and performance, enabling an entirely new generation of drone applications. We take a closer look at the technology behind this transformation and highlight several companies that stand to benefit.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 17th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
Defense Giants Shaken by Consumer Drones: Rheinmetall and AeroVironment Under Pressure as Volatus Aerospace Strengthens the Supply Chain
The defence industry is booming and evolving rapidly. While established defence contractors are reaping the benefits of record orders for conventional weapons systems, autonomous systems and AI-powered networks are also increasingly benefiting. The market for military drones is growing at double-digit rates and, according to current market forecasts, is expected to reach a volume of USD 80 to 100 billion by 2030. But these billions are far from being allocated. Even though Ukrainian-made drones were disparaged as "housewife drones" not long ago, the reality is that Ukraine is extremely agile when it comes to new developments. It is not uncommon for prototypes to be deployed within days. The Ukrainians are also at the forefront when it comes to costs. Cheap, mass-produced disposable systems are increasingly replacing conventional defence products. We examine this trend and highlight three exciting companies.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on June 17th, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
Drone Boom on the Stock Market: AeroVironment on Edge, Red Cat Holdings Taking Off, Volatus Aerospace Waiting for Its Chance!
The unmanned aerial systems and drone sector is currently one of the most exciting and fastest-growing markets in the stock market landscape. Globally, defence budgets are soaring to record levels, and the demand for advanced autonomous systems is almost limitless. However, this boom is no guarantee of automatic profits, as gains and losses lie extremely close together in this space. Investors must separate winners from losers: while some former market darlings are weighed down by internal missteps and waves of litigation, others are positioning themselves at the forefront to win lucrative government contracts. Meanwhile, some companies are quietly and strategically building a solid foundation for the future. Today, we take a close look at the current turmoil surrounding AeroVironment, the hype around Red Cat Holdings, and the promising developments at Volatus Aerospace. Which of these stocks has what it takes to be a high-flyer?
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 11th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
Autonomous Warfare: AeroVironment and Palantir Challenged – Analysts Give Volatus Aerospace the Thumbs-Up
The war on the front lines in Ukraine has changed significantly. Large-scale coordinated drone swarms are becoming increasingly rare, as local jammers block bandwidth and slow down Starlink. The result: drones no longer function or make errors. Ukraine's defence strategy is thus forcing a shift from purely cloud-based systems to decentralized architectures with local computing power directly in the drone. Defence contractors and the military must implement these innovations quickly and remain agile. We explain which companies are perfectly positioned for this.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 11th, 2026 | 06:35 CEST
The Defence Revolution: Why Volatus Aerospace Could Become a Partner for AeroVironment and TKMS
The global security architecture is currently undergoing a transformation whose significance is comparable to the introduction of gunpowder. The war in Ukraine and the escalations in the Middle East have shaken a fundamental dogma of warfare: the assumption that technological superiority is secured through costly individual systems. We are entering an era in which the "logic of terror" must be reimagined. While a Tomahawk cruise missile costs up to USD 2.5 million, drones perform the same tasks at a fraction of the cost—often with greater flexibility and less risk to human personnel. This development marks the transition from cumbersome hardware such as tanks and cruise missiles to smart drones and software-defined defence solutions. We introduce industry representatives and place a special focus on the defence platform provider Volatus Aerospace.
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Commented by Jens Castner on April 29th, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
DRONE STRATEGY: AEROVIRONMENT, VOLATUS AEROSPACE, OR DRONESHIELD – WHICH ONE WILL TAKE OFF AGAIN?
The stock market has not failed to notice that drones play a key role in modern warfare. At one point, anything related to unmanned aviation was being snapped up as if there were no tomorrow. But since fall 2025, the high-flying days are over. Even good news barely moves stock prices anymore—a consequence of high valuations. Will stocks like AeroVironment, Volatus Aerospace, and DroneShield take off again? And, if so, does it make more sense to invest in companies that manufacture drones, or in those that shoot them down?
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