OpinionWith the world on edge, defense stocks soarCurrent conflicts have hardened the resolve of nations and brought security front and center to political discussions.By Scott Sacknoff 5 weeks ago
Poised for growth, Turkish defense firms scramble for new exportsTurkish defense leaders have trumpeted their companies as door openers into markets in the Mideast, Africa, the Balkans and Central and South Asia.By Richard Outzen 6 weeks ago
OpinionNot much has changed among the Top 100 defense market leadersThe latest edition of Defense News’ Top 100 illustrates the DOD's struggle to broaden and diversify its supplier base, the authors of this op-ed argue.By Doug Berenson and Ian van Son 6 weeks ago
OpinionNorth Korea seeks to mirror the South’s defense sector boomThe defense sector in North Korea makes up between 30% and 60% of the nation's total economy.By Youngjun Kim
Chinese defense firms saw mixed results, corruption fallout in 2023A push for innovation, production expansion and enforced party loyalty animated China's defense-industrial complex last year.By Meia Nouwens
Push for self-reliance drives defense revenue surge among Top 100Asian and European defense companies in the Top 100 list of highest revenue drivers are growing faster than those based in the United States.By Stephen Losey
The Top 100 is here: Find out how defense companies performed in FY23We reveal who’s up and who’s down for 2024, based on fiscal 2023 defense revenue.By Chris Martin
Emerging tech-focused firms could reshape the Top 100Programs like hypersonics "are tailor-made for mid-tier and technology-oriented” firms expert Alan Chvotkin said. “I see opportunity there for growth."By Stephen Losey
OpinionThe list is here: Find out how defense companies performed in FY22We reveal who’s up and who’s down for 2023, based on fiscal 2022 defense revenue.By Marjorie Censer
Who’s missing from the Top 100 list?Publicly available DoD contract data suggests the scale of some missing businesses.By Doug Berenson
The Pentagon’s embrace of startups could fuel hypersonic techThe DoD has shown signs it recognizes the value of partnering with companies whose capabilities could help with near-term needs.By Courtney Albon
Defense stocks flourish after Russian invasion of UkraineIt's possible we will see a spike in M&A activity as larger firms take over subcontractors and supply chain partners they deem systemically important.By Scott Sacknoff