Pent-Up Demand Helps Defense Contractors Weather Government Shutdown

The government shutdown has done little to curb defense-contractor profits--at least not yet. Big weapons suppliers like Lockheed Martin and RTX benefited from surging third-quarter demand for jet fighters, missile systems and other ammunition, prompting them to raise their 2025 profit and sales targets. Rival Northrop Grumman also boosted its adjusted profit target as executives said the U.S. government shutdown that started this month has yet to threaten the company’s bottom line.

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