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Defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin (LMT) and RTX Corporation (RTX), among many more, are at the epicenter of a massive replenishment cycle ushered in by the war in Iran lasting far longer than anticipated. U.S. rearmament is a valid reason to consider aerospace and defense ETFs such as the Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA).

VettaFi has experienced strong growth as a differentiated index provider in 2026. This momentum continues with today's acquisition of The SPADE® Defense Index.

RTX won more missile business, so why isn't the stock budging?

The contract is for an initial term of five years and contains two additional option years, the company said.

Contract boosts production of combat ‑ proven missile defense capability ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has secured a five-year contract, with two additional option years, valued up to $24.4 billion for Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) interceptors, significantly increasing the availability of a critical munition able to conduct both offensive strik...

The US Navy said on Thursday ​it had awarded RTX's Raytheon ‌unit a multiyear contract worth up to $24.4 billion to produce Standard Missile-6 interceptors ​for the US Navy, as ​the Pentagon pushes to replenish munitions ⁠stockpiles depleted by conflicts in ​the Middle East.

Defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin (LMT) and RTX Corporation (RTX), among many more, are at the epicenter of a massive replenishment cycle ushered in by the war in Iran lasting far longer than anticipated. U.S. rearmament is a valid reason to consider aerospace and defense ETFs such as the Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF (PPA).

RTX said on Tuesday that its aerospace and defense systems unit, Collins Aerospace, ​will expand its aircraft engine components facility in ‌West Des Moines, Iowa, by 14,000 square feet to increase manufacturing capacity.