STARFIGHTERS SPACE INC.

Starfighters Space was added to the Russell 3000 effective Monday. The company operates a fleet of supersonic aircraft for hypersonic testing and is developing the air‑launched STARLAUNCH program with a planned suborbital rocket launch next year and orbital capability in 18–24 months. The stock completed its IPO in December 2025, is currently trading at $5.32 with a market capitalization of $235 million, and rose 27% after the inclusion, but is significantly below its 52‑week high over the past six months. According to filings, Starfighters has more cash than debt and a current ratio of 5.21. » More on de.investing.com

Starfighters Space will be added to the Russell 3000 Index at the start of trading on June 29, 2026. The company operates a fleet of seven mission-ready F-104 supersonic jets at Kennedy Space Center and provides airborne launch infrastructure for hypersonic, microgravity, and test and military missions. The index inclusion is expected to raise the company’s visibility with institutional investors and portfolio managers and is described by the company as a milestone. » More on de.investing.com

Starfighters Space has agreed to a strategic equity investment of $17.5 million from global institutional investors. The capital will be used for operational expansion, infrastructure build‑out and further development of the STARLAUNCH platform, including improving launch readiness and mission capacity. The stock is trading at $5.15 (-56% year‑to‑date) with a market capitalization of $240.75 million; a demonstration flight is targeted in 18–24 months, and the close of the private placement is expected around May 27, 2026. » More on de.investing.com