BA, RTX, LHX Secure Major Defense Deals; ONDS Expands Counter-Drone Efforts

U.S. defense stocks were in focus this week as Washington accelerated efforts to replenish missile inventories, expand production capacity and push the military toward artificial intelligence and autonomous warfare. Boeing (BA) scored major fighter-jet awards, while RTX (RTX) and L3Harris (LHX) secured deals. ONDS expanded its counter-drone push.