BriaCell Selected to Present Phase 2 & 3 Clinical Data at SABCS® 2025

BriaCell Therapeutics reported positive ASCO 2026 data for Bria-IMT in heavily pretreated metastatic breast cancer. Phase 2 results cited by the company showed 55% survival beyond 1 year and 27% beyond 2 years with the Phase 3-selected regimen; TWiST and quality-of-life analyses from the ongoing Phase 3 Bria-ABC study indicated meaningful benefit with no unexpected safety signals.

BriaCell Therapeutics (Nasdaq: BCTX; TSX: BCT) said its independent Data Safety Monitoring Board reviewed safety data from its pivotal Phase 3 Bria-ABC trial of Bria-IMT plus an immune checkpoint inhibitor in metastatic breast cancer and raised no safety concerns, recommending continuation without modifications. The DSMB issued its sixth consecutive positive recommendation; the study is under FDA Fast Track.

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.

Bloomberg reports the Pentagon will buy laser-based counter-drone systems from AeroVironment Inc. in a deal valued at at least $400 million. The contract is expected to supply the Army with dozens of Locust systems, described as an AI-enabled laser system for tracking and disabling small and medium UAVs. AeroVironment shares rose 8.1% intraday, according to the report.