The Aerospace & Defense industry is on an uptrend, with the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Industry Index up 33% this year, outperforming the S&P 500. The U.S. Aerospace – Defense Industry benefits from increased global military spending, with the U.S. holding 43% of the market share. Q2 earnings highlights include Northrop Grumman beating estimates, RTX surpassing expectations, and Lockheed Martin reporting an increase in adjusted earnings. ETFs like iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense and Invesco Aerospace & Defense provide opportunities for investors to capitalize on the industry’s growth and rising military spending trends.

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