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Defense Contractors Amass Record Backlogs as Military Spending Ramps Up

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The Trump administration has asked for a 44% increase in military spending in 2027, bringing the Pentagon budget near $1.5 trillion.

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Lockheed Snags $35B Missile Contract Amid Pentagon Pressure to Rev Up Production

Lockheed Martin has won billions in defense contracts over the next six years, but faces White House pressure to speed up production.

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