Lockheed Martin (LMT) Defense Budget Hits $1 Trillion for 2026

The 2026 defense budget is set at $1 trillion, with projections exceeding $1.5 trillion for 2027. Lockheed Martin (LMT) expects to benefit from a surge in defense spending, having a record backlog of $194 billion, which is 2.5 times its annual sales. The company signed a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to quadruple production capacity for the Precision Strike Missile. Additionally, Lockheed's missiles and fire control business is growing at 14%, driven by demand for HIMARS and PAC-3 interceptors, indicating strong future revenue.