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Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Lockheed Martin: A Top Defense Pick in 2025

Ongoing geopolitical instability and numerous regional conflicts are creating a climate of investor caution in the current global landscape. This prolonged uncertainty has a direct and significant consequence: a notable and accelerating rise in global military expenditures.

Reports from the Stockholm Institute for Peace Research indicate global military spending reached approximately $2.7 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from the previous year. This marks one of the steepest annual climbs in recent decades. In this environment, the aerospace and defense sector has become a prominent area of interest for investors seeking resilience and potential upside.

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