Creative Medical Technology Holdings, Inc. Ignites Next-Gen Regenerative BioDefense Initiative for U.S. Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits

Creative Medical Technology Holdings (NASDAQ: CELZ) issued a mid-year update. It said Olastrocel (CELZ-201) has WHO-approved naming and reported positive interim 180-day ADAPT trial results; the FDA cleared an expanded cohort for patients using <90 mg/day morphine equivalents. Ultrasome™ pilot data showed a 93% primary endpoint response. The CELZ-Biodefense Atlas program advanced to nationwide AI-enabled veteran data collection.

Creative Medical Technology Holdings (CELZ) said it secured about $4.5M in gross proceeds via warrant exercises and related stock purchases. The company will exercise warrants for up to 2,790,340 shares and investors will buy 5,580,680 shares at $1.60/share, with new five-year warrants issued. Closing is expected June 30, 2026.

Creative Medical Technology (CELZ) said the FDA cleared an amended protocol to expand its ADAPT trial of Olastrocel (CELZ-201) for chronic lower back pain. The company will add 15 patients using <90 mg morphine equivalents/day; the new cohort is 85% enrolled and uses its AI pain-medication monitoring. Creative Medical cited positive 180-day interim results and a DSMB report of no significant adverse events, and said it is preparing for Phase 3 discussions.

Bloomberg reported the US Army plans to buy at least $400 million of AeroVironment counter-drone laser systems, citing a person familiar with the deal. The order would include dozens of LOCUST units that use AI to detect and track small to medium drones and then engage them with a high-energy laser. AeroVironment’s stock rose about 8% on Friday.

Rocket Lab (RKLB) said it won a $397 million U.S. Space Force contract to develop, launch, and operate multiple Flatellites for the SB-AMTI program. Flatellites are slimmer, stackable satellites intended to increase deployments per launch and integrate with Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket. The article cites analyst forecasts for revenue rising from $602M (2025) to $1.7B (2028).

Diversified Energy (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) said it will shift from acquisition-led growth to drilling its own wells, launching a one-rig operated development programme in Oklahoma in 2H, spending $35m to $50m. It expects drilling to materially affect 2027 production. Q2 adjusted EBITDA fell 14% to $240m; guidance calls for $960m-$1.01b adjusted earnings and ~$440m free cash flow.