3 Defense Stocks in Focus Amid Sector Updates

Group 1 - Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) has been awarded a contract to build the U.S. Air Force's latest fighter jet, the F-47, which is impacting its competitors negatively, particularly Lockheed Martin (LMT) [1] - Boeing's shares increased by 1.9% to $181.47, marking the highest level in over a month, and have risen 16.4% over the last six months [2] - Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:NOC) shares are trading at $491.38, up 0.1%, with a notable increase of 14.4% over the last nine months, although it faces resistance around the $510 level [3] Group 2 - General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:GD) shares are up 0.2% to $263.91, having trimmed a 14.4% deficit over six months, and successfully retested the $260 support level [4] - The stock of General Dynamics has shown resilience after bouncing back from a 52-week low of $239.87 [4]