KNDS said it plans to list shares in Paris and Frankfurt. KNDS is one of Europe's largest military equipment producers.
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Drone incursions disrupting airports in Europe and strikes on oil fields in the Middle East are spurring a fast-growing market for radars, jammers and defensive craft to defend airports and infrastructure against new aerial threats.
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Ukraine launched a program last year to host companies that want to test their defense technology. Hundreds of companies have expressed interest, and the number is rising, a defense executive said.
For this year, Leonardo continues to expect new orders worth about 25 billion euros.
Aevex and rivals are benefiting as the U.S. military ramps up spending to compete with battle-tested drone technology emerging from Ukraine.
Twelve defense companies have been picked for initial work on space-based interceptors for the US' Golden Dome. These interceptors are the costliest and most complex parts of Golden Dome.
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Aerospace and defense stocks were market leaders last year and that momentum carried over into the early stages of 2026. The group has delivered upside in January and February.
Aerospace and defense stocks have been displaying leadership for awhile now. They derive significant benefit from global governments pledging to allocate more capital to national security.
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