Core Insights - The article highlights the significance of the 2026 defense budget, which amounts to a historic $1 trillion, and its implications for defense contracting opportunities [1] Company Participation - Laser Photonics Corporation, a leader in laser systems for industrial and defense applications, will attend the 2026 Capitol Hill Defense Outlook Summit on January 20, 2026 [1] Industry Context - The summit will gather key stakeholders, including members of Congress, Pentagon officials, military leaders, procurement officials, and prime defense contractors, to discuss immediate defense contracting opportunities across major military branches [1]

Northrop Grumman: Great defense contractor, but it's still an expensive stock. Northrop Grumman (NOC 2.20%) stock is in a funk. With the company reporting earnings on Tuesday, the stock promptly tanked 12.6%. Rebounding briefly on Wednesday, Northrop then proceeded to resume sliding a day later before bouncing again on Friday. Northrop Grumman Q1 earnings On the plus side, at least profit margins on the sales Northrop did make in space inched higher, rising 50 basis points to 11%. Also, it's worth pointing ...