Defence stocks continue winning streak, Paras Defence jumps nearly 19%
Friday, 16 May 2025 Defence sector stocks surged following India's counter-terror operations, with Paras Defence leading the rally at 18.90%. Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam attack, fueled investor interest in aerospace, missile, and drone manufacturing companies. Despite the defence sector's gains, broader markets experienced a decline, with the Sensex and Nifty ending lower.
Defence sector intensifies lobbying efforts in the EU Parliament, new data shows
MEPs are coming under increasing pressure from lobbyists on defence-related issues, according to new figures..
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NATO agrees to 5% higher defence spending target ahead key summit at The Hague
This week, allies are expected to commit to spending around 3.5 percent of GDP on "hard defence" that will include..
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Rachel Reeves said defence spending will rise to 2.6% of GDP by April 2027, calling it a “new era for defence and security”. The increase includes £11bn for defence and £600m for intelligence..