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Nasdaq

US electronic stock exchange; primary listing venue for the drone and defence companies Lowdown tracks.

Nasdaq operates a US electronic exchange. On 7 May 2026, Red Cat Holdings used its listing to disclose a partnership with Ukraine's state arms exporter.

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Key Question

Which drone stocks are moving and why?

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Background

Nasdaq is a US electronic stock exchange and a primary listing venue for companies in the drone and defence sectors. A listed company’s public disclosures can make commercial ties visible to investors and outside observers.

On 7 May 2026, Red Cat Holdings disclosed its partnership with Spetstechnoexport, Ukraine’s state arms exporter, through a stock-exchange filing. The disclosure showed how a Nasdaq listing can expose a defence partnership that might otherwise remain private.

Nasdaq also has an investment Arm. Nasdaq Ventures co-invested in London blockchain analytics company Elliptic’s $120m Series D on 12 May 2026, alongside Deutsche Bank and the British Business Bank.

Common Questions
What happened to Cambium Networks' Nasdaq-listed parent?
Cambium Networks, the Devon-based subsidiary of a Nasdaq-delisted American parent, filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators on 10 September 2026.Source: Lowdown
Why did Nscale choose the New York Stock Exchange over Nasdaq?
Nscale filed a Form S-1 seeking a New York Stock Exchange listing on 18 September 2026 at the $14.6bn valuation set by its March 2026 Series C, bypassing Nasdaq.Source: Lowdown
Which drone and defence companies trade on Nasdaq?
Nasdaq-listed drone and defence names Lowdown tracks include AeroVironment (AVAV), Red Cat Holdings (RCAT) and Kratos Defense (KTOS).Source: Lowdown
Why are drone stocks rising?
Defence spending increases from the Iran conflict and Ukraine war, plus major contract awards like Anduril's $20B Army vehicle, drive investor interest in autonomous systems.Source: background