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3 Defense Stocks to Buy in August

As global defense spending climbs, these three defense stocks stand out for their long-term upside potential.

3 Defense Stocks to Buy in August

Published August 4, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Global defense spending has entered a structural growth phase driven by ongoing geopolitical conflicts and the need to modernize military technology. U.S. defense outlays for this year are around $1 trillion, and the Trump administration is proposing a massive $1.5 trillion budget for 2027.

This historic increase is aimed at replenishing depleted munitions, developing advanced technologies, and boosting the domestic defense industrial base. On top of this, international defense budgets are expanding rapidly, with NATO member nations committing to increasing their core defense spending to 5% of their gross domestic product by 2035.

Details

With global defense spending slated to continue growing at a steady pace, here are three defense stocks for investors to scoop up in August.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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