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Defense stocks climb as US-Iran tensions flare

ReutersMar 2, 2026 9:33 AM

Shares of U.S. defense firms surge premarket amid spike in Middle East turmoil

U.S.-Israel strikes in Iran over the weekend - and Iranian retaliation - sends shockwaves worldwide across sectors

Lockheed Martin LMT.N up 8.3%, RTX RTX.N rises 6.6% with thin volumes, while Kratos Defense KTOS.O advances 8.1%

Rising geopolitical risk typically supports defense stocks on stronger demand

S&P 500 Aerospace and Defense .SPLRCAERO index up 13.2% YTD as tensions between the U.S. and Iran remained on the brink amid a standoff in nuclear talks

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