Global Conflicts Drive Record Profits for US Defense Giants Lockheed Martin and RTX in 2025

Oct 22, 2025 09:39 am CST

Major US defense contractors Lockheed Martin and RTX report substantial profit growth driven by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, with increased demand for missiles, fighter jets, and air defense systems. The Trump administration's $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense initiative further enhances growth prospects for the aerospace and defense sector despite Northrop Grumman's slight sales forecast adjustment.