The White House is calling for much more defense spending while pressuring contractors to prioritize production over profits.

Defense contractors are seeking legal advice after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to tie share buybacks, dividends and executive pay to weapons delivery schedules, three sources said.

Investors are placing significant bets on increased defense spending.

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Global defense stocks climbed on Thursday after President Donald Trump called for a substantial increase in the U.S. military budget, fueling a fresh rally amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Kratos Defense & Security ( KTOS +10.20%) stock got a huge lift yesterday after President Trump called for a huge expansion of the U.S. defense budget to $1.5 trillion. Shares of Kratos surged again Friday after two separate analysts raised their price targets on the military drones stock.

The president shook up the defense sector this week, threatening capital returns while promising a big spending increase.

Japan says it is still a peaceful nation and the buildup is necessary for a more self-reliant military that can better deter China.

The defense has always been the Bears’ best hope in the playoffs. In fact, the defense has ranked in the top 10 for every playoff appearance (14 of them) since 1979, except for the 2020 COVID season.