Ashar Jawad

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI ) is among the 8 Aerospace and Defense Stocks with the Largest 5Y Share Price Returns . The company's share price has gained 838% during the period.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW ) is among the 8 Aerospace and Defense Stocks with the Largest 5Y Share Price Returns , having appreciated by more than 500% over the period.

VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC ) is among the 8 Aerospace and Defense Stocks with the Largest 5Y Share Price Returns , with the company's shares having gained over 350% during the period.

RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX ) on Thursday lifted its sales and profit outlook for 2026, amid sustained demand for commercial aircraft maintenance and military systems, as airlines continue to rely on older fleets and governments restock weapons.

The surge has been primarily driven by a significant ramp-up in commercial aerospace, especially the 737 MAX and A320 programs, and solid gains in the defense business across the missile franchise, particularly the PAC-3 and SM-6 platforms.

Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE:DCO)’s shares have surged 104% year-to-date, as of the close on August 7, comfortably outperforming several big names in the aerospace and defense industry. The surge has been primarily driven by a significant ramp-up in commercial aerospace, especially the 737 MAX and A320 programs, and solid gains in the defense business across the […]

The development comes as the United States scrambles to replenish depleted stockpiles after using and providing allies with munitions to use during the conflict with Iran, raising concerns about the inventories of critical weapons.

On August 5, General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD ) announced that its board of directors had declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.59 per share on common stock. The payment is scheduled to be paid on November 13 to all shareholders of record on October 9.

Archer Aviation Inc.

On August 19, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC ) announced that its board of directors had declared a quarterly dividend of $2.47 per share on common stock. The payment is scheduled for September 16 to all shareholders of record on August 31.