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If you're interested in broad exposure to the Industrials - Aerospace & Defense segment of the equity market, look no further than the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 1, 2006.

A new JATM framework agreement with Lockheed Martin could boost missile production and create broader opportunities across defense ETFs.

The First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF (MISL) offers diversified exposure to surging U.S. defense spending, especially amid escalating demand for munitions and advanced defense systems. FY 2027 defense procurement requests show unprecedented growth, with munitions up 185% and missile orders far exceeding historical averages, supporting robust industry backlogs.

German Defense Minister Boris ​Pistorius signed a letter of intent with U.S. ‌Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday aimed at deepening cooperation between weapons makers in both countries at a time ​when defense stocks have dwindled.

The US retains significant munitions capacity for operations against Iran, but stocks of sophisticated interceptors missiles have come under greater pressure. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Defense Analyst Col.