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The recent market volatility tied to geopolitical events has pushed investors back toward more traditional sectors, especially defense. According to Todd Rosenbluth of VettaFi, who spoke with CNBC, overall demand

The Pentagon wants more Lockheed Martin ($LMT) F-35 fighter jets. In fact, its proposed 2027 budget includes 85 jets, up from the 47 requested last year. Breaking that down, the

President Donald Trump could soon face a major decision on how far to take the conflict with Iran, with mid-April shaping up as a key turning point, Eurasia Group’s Firas

The U.S. and Israel launched new strikes on Iran on Friday, which hit nuclear sites and major steel facilities as the conflict continues to escalate. According to reports, targets included

President Donald Trump said Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz this week as a “present” to the United States, which he described as a

Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are drawing attention to how the U.S. military could respond if Iran begins deploying naval mines in the region. Interestingly, the U.S. Navy

Recently, The Economist warned that the war with Iran could soon escalate as it begins to involve more countries across the region. Indeed, Gulf nations such as Saudi Arabia and

The three best defense ETFs for investors to watch as a hedge against a prolonged conflict with Iran are: In fact, these ETFs are drawing attention as the cost of

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that the United States was preparing for what he described as the most intense round of strikes yet inside Iran. Speaking at