This Year's Defense-Stock Rally Has Largely Stalled Amid the Fighting in the Middle East

Defense stocks aren't rising despite all the fighting.

Investopedia • 16 hours ago

What Global Rearmament Means for Defense Stocks—and the World

Rising global military spending—from the U.S., Europe, and China—could fuel growth for defense contractors and reshape manufacturing and employment in the years ahead.

Barrons • Mar 6, 2026

Defense ETFs to Gain as the US-Iran War Stokes Global Tension

ITA and other defense ETFs are expected to gain as the U.S.-Iran strikes spur weapon demand, lifting Lockheed and peers on rising global tensions.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 3, 2026

ITA: Up 28% And Set For More Growth, Buy To Prepare For An Uncertain Future

iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF remains a buy, benefiting from escalating global defense spending and geopolitical instability. ITA's top holdings—GE Aerospace, RTX, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin—are poised to capture significant upside from U.S. Air Force modernization and broader defense budget expansion. ITA offers lower expenses (0.38%) versus peers and a strong track record, with a 3-year annualized return of 25% and a 1-year return of 48%.

Seeking Alpha • Mar 3, 2026

Iran Conflict Raises Defense Supply Chain Concerns

Rising oil and gas prices and risks to key shipping lanes are raising concerns about global supply chains. Tara Murphy Dougherty, CEO of Govini, a provider of logistics software for defense tech, discusses the situation with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.

Bloomberg Technology • Mar 3, 2026

Rebecca Walser on Energy Volatility, PLTR & Defense Tailwinds After Strike on Iran

Rebecca Walser (@walserwealth) helps investors break down the volatile price action following the U.S. and Israel joint strike on Iran. "You can't rely on treasuries" in ways you normally can, she argues, noting energy volatility and an unclear path to resolution as key headwinds.

Iran Escalation Shock Triggers Risk-Off Move To USD And Gold, Oil, Defense And Aerospace Win

Major combat operations in Iran, coordinated with Israel, are intensifying risk-off sentiment across global markets, impacting equities, crypto, energy, and logistics. Oil companies like Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) may benefit from higher oil prices, but gains depend on supply disruptions and infrastructure damage.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 28, 2026

What Defense Stocks Stand to Gain--and Lose--From the US Attacks on Iran

The U.S. attack on Iran will have implications for defense and energy stocks.

Barrons • Feb 28, 2026

Defense ETFs in Focus: Q4 Earnings & 2026 Spending Boost

Defense ETFs draw attention as rising global tensions, record budgets and fourth-quarter 2025 earnings shape 2026 outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 3, 2026

Locked And Loaded: Defense Companies Enter A New Era

Defense contractors are entering a new era as key pillars of the industrial base, driven by robust, less cyclical demand and government-backed capacity expansion. Book-to-bill ratios and backlogs at LHX, RTX, NOC, and GD signal strong forward revenue visibility, with RTX posting a standout 1.56x ratio and $270B backlog.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 1, 2026