Defence minister says LTAT payouts higher than 5pc within reach, if its investments deliver

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), And RTX (NYSE: RTX) Emerge As Top Defense Picks Amid Record Budget Tailwinds

Defense stocks occupy a rare position in today’s market, where geopolitical anxiety, fiscal generosity, and multi-year revenue visibility converge simultaneously. The Department of War’s Fiscal Year 2027 investment request totals 756.8 billion, with President Trump declaring the military budget “should not be 1 Trillion Dollars, but rather 1.5 Trillion Dollars.” Goldman Sachs has framed economic [] The post Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), And RTX (NYSE: RTX) Emerge As Top Defense Picks Amid Record Budget Tailwinds appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Which Is the Better Aviation ETF for Long-Term Investors: Defense-Focused MISL or Airline-Focused JETS?

Defense spending is surging while airline profits are under pressure. The choice between these two funds comes down to which story you believe in more.

Investment, unity, support for Kyiv: the NATO Summit draws to a close. Rutte: “The Alliance is stronger than ever”

The final statement notes that in 2025, Europe and Canada increased their defence spending by over 139 billion. Contracts worth 50 billion and aid to Kyiv totalling 140 billion have been announced for 2026 and 2027

RTX Corporation: The Valuation Expects More Growth

RTX Corporation: The Valuation Expects More Growth

Has Rs 1K min EPS pension limit been increased?

Has Rs 1K min EPS pension limit been increased?

Extended reserve duty driving job losses and long-term economic risks, lawmakers told

A representative of the Ministry of Finance said economic damage from prolonged reserve service is estimated at about NIS 50,000 (16,700) per soldier. The post Extended reserve duty driving job losses and long-term economic risks, lawmakers told appeared first on World Israel News.

Ottawa to invest up to $400 million in Teck critical minerals smelter in B.C.

The federal government will invest up to 400 million into Teck Resources Ltd.’s critical minerals processing operations in southern B.C. as Ottawa looks to shore up supplies of metals used in the defence and green energy sectors. “We are facing a trade war we did not ask for; the most volatile geopolitics since the end [] The post Ottawa to invest up to 400 million in Teck critical minerals smelter in B.C. appeared first on Loonie Politics.

HILL: Smith government should resist spending away potential windfall

The ongoing war in Iran, and disruption of a major energy corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, continues to fuel surging oil prices. While this will improve Alberta’s bottom line in the short term, it will only perpetuate the province’s resource revenue rollercoaster if not properly managed. With a new finance minister, let’s hope the []

AMMN�seen entering higher-earnings phase on downstream push

PT Amman Mineral Internasional Tbk. (AMMN) is poised for stronger long-term earnings as downstream processing reshapes ...

NATO Allies Already Spend 4% of GDP on Defense, Rutte Says

European allies and Canada have raised defense spending to about 4 of GDP, one year into NATO’s 10-year push toward a 5 target by 2035 (3.5 core defense, 1.5 security infrastructure), Rutte said ahead of the Ankara summit. This counters Trump’s recent criticism of allies’ commitment. Rutte wants concrete plans presented this week, though experts, including SIPRI, warn the vague 1.5 “resilience” definition risks “creative accounting.” EU core defense spending rose 20 in 2025, to 418 billion.

Lee Rotherham: The Government’s weakness on defence is only rivalled by the weakness of their defence

The current defence budget is £62.2bn. Our figure, £70.3bn, is merely the estimate for being able to stay in the next big fight for more than a week – and, more immediately, for looking like a sufficiently serious threat for a peer or near-peer power not to chance their hand and start it. The post Lee Rotherham: The Government’s weakness on defence is only rivalled by the weakness of their defence appeared first on Conservative Home.

Teodoro seeks higher defense spending to bolster maritime security

Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. said on Friday that the Philippines should increase defense spending to between 2 to 4 of gross domestic product (GDP) to strengthen its military capabilities and maritime security, as the government prepares to expand maritime patrols and receive additional defense assets. Mr. Teodoro said that the government would need []

NATO chief calls for ‘credible plans’ to reach defence spending goals | AJ #shorts

On the eve of NATO's summit in Ankara, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members are now spending around 4% of GDP on defence, narrowing the gap with the US. NATO countries are expected to announce tens of billions more in defence contracts during the summit. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

FACTBOX - NATO’s defense industry: Who builds the alliance’s military power?

- Defense production across alliance spans everything from US fighter jets and missile systems to Turkish drones and German tanks

NATO needs to create its own defense market

Strengthening defense capabilities is not only about security policy. It is also industrial policy.

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Canada Offers Teck C$400 Million for Strategic Metals Growth

The Canadian government will contribute as much as C400 million (282 million) to Teck Resources Ltd.’s plans to boost output at a key metals refinery, creating a deal that could ensure the country receives a portion of future germanium, antimony and gallium supply.

Canada's MDA Space is buying a Raytheon satellite unit for $620 million

The all-cash deal gives the Canadian firm a U.S. manufacturing footprint and a path to bid on classified defense contracts

TCS' next growth phase hinges on AI investments, not just deal momentum

Tata Consultancy Services reported flat dollar revenue and margin contraction in the June quarter. AI revenue shows growth but remains a small part of total earnings. The company paid significant dividends, impacting its ability to invest internally. Sustained order flow and stable attrition offer some long-term hope. TCS needs to balance investor returns with future technology investments.

Can Nigeria’s drone industry deliver Africa’s defence sovereignty

Military manufacturing may be growing, but defence sovereignty depends on far more than production.

Ankara maintained regional dialogue while firmly anchored in Nato

A Nato ally with one of the alliance’s largest militaries. A rapidly expanding defence industry… and growing strategic ties with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. Those factors are increasingly positioning Turkiye as a key security partner in a region facing mounting geopolitical uncertainty. Nizar Sadawi reports.

France’s National Assembly approves hike in military budget

Total defense spending under the 2024-2030 program will now increase from 400 to 436 billion euros

The countries that spend the most on Nato - and who needs to do more

The US is not the biggest contributor to the alliance as a percentage share of its GDP but Trump has demanded allies ramp up defence spending immediately

Why the Iran War Made Turkey the Gulf’s Most Valuable Defense Partner

In 2016, Turkey’s defense exports stood at 1.67 billion. By the end of 2026, that figure is expected to exceed 11 billion. That is not incremental growth. It is a transformation of the kind that rewrites a country’s position in the global security architecture, and it happened because Turkey made a series of deliberate bets [] The post Why the Iran War Made Turkey the Gulf’s Most Valuable Defense Partner appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

GOLDSTEIN: New pipeline to be financed by a gusher of taxpayer money

Critics question why taxpayers must fund a pipeline when Canada's oil and gas sector is predicted to collect an extra 90B in windfall profits this year

"Golden Chapter In Ties": PM Modi Unveils Ambitious India-Indonesia Agenda

A key focus of the discussions was strengthening defence and maritime cooperation. PM Modi said both sides had agreed to expand defence exchanges, disaster management cooperation and industrial...

Carney says he talked about Iran, NATO in wide-ranging security call with Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney says a lengthy conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump went well beyond NATO, covering Iran, Middle East security, Arctic defence and Canada's military spending plans. Carney also predicted Canada will hit four per cent of GDP spent on defence by 2029, ahead of NATO's planned review.

Trump Team Drops 5% Defense Bomb On NATO Ahead Of Ankara Summit

The Trump administration has issued a direct mandate to its NATO allies, calling on them to immediately raise their defense spending to 5 percent of their gross domestic product (GDP) just days before leaders meet for a critical summit in Ankara. The explicit target sets a significantly higher benchmark than the current alliance guideline of [] Trump Team Drops 5 Defense Bomb On NATO Ahead Of Ankara Summit

Why is GWEI up 18% today? U.S. volume, short squeeze risks & more…

GWEI still carries bullish sentiment and room to rally.

Liberals refuse to provide proof of Carney’s NATO defence spending claims

Carney has said Canada is set to achieve four per cent of GDP in total defence spending by 2030, but the finance minister's office will not provide data to back up that claim.

Albania to raise defense spending

The Albanian government plans to increase defense spending by an additional 10.3 billion leks (approximately 109.5 million) under its updated 2026 budget, raising total military expenditure to around 2.6 of GDP, AzerNEWS reports.

Canada bets $400M on B.C. critical minerals in push to strengthen domestic supply chains

The Canada Growth Fund said its equity-like investment in Teck Resources inc., if realized, would contribute to the total investment package for its zinc-and-lead smelter in Trail