Fighter Aircraft Orders Surge 40% as Global Powers Race for Supremacy—Defense Stocks Rally
Global defense spending is hitting an inflection point. In the last quarter, orders for next-generation fighter aircraft have spiked 40% across the US, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific, signaling the most aggressive rearmament cycle since the Cold War. For CEOs, this is a clear signal: supply chains, rare earths, and propulsion technologies are now premium assets. Immediate takeaway: diversification into defense-adjacent sectors is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative for portfolio resilience.