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Defense heavyweights $GE, $RTX, and $NOC beat Q1 earnings but fell 4-7% as investors fretted over absent guidance increases despite robust results from heightened defense demand.

ZenaTech's ZenaDrone subsidiary will exhibit AI-powered defense drones at four major military tradeshows in April-June 2026, targeting U.S. military contracts and pilot programs.

Palantir dominates U.S. military analytics with 70% 2025 revenue growth, but 220x earnings valuation and 33% decline from November highs prompt analysts to recommend patient entry points.

RTX and Lockheed Martin poised to capitalize on rising global defense budgets. RTX's diversified aerospace portfolio gives it competitive advantage over LMT's defense-focused model.

Global counter-UAS market projected to surge from $6-8B to over $20B by 2030, driven by escalating drone threats and government defense spending.

Palantir's Maven AI platform gains Pentagon program of record status, transforming government concentration risk into $13 billion structural advantage with 20,000 embedded military users.

AeroVironment, Kratos Defense, and Red Cat Holdings offer distinct opportunities in the booming unmanned systems market, driven by shifting military priorities toward autonomous warfare technology.

Palantir stock surges 10.8% as geopolitical tensions elevate its defense profile. Government contracts grew 66% YoY despite representing over 50% of domestic revenue.

CPI Aerostructures secures $6 million in funded orders from Raytheon for airborne pods, with potential ceiling reaching $12 million.