Key Takeaways Kratos Defense is benefiting from rising Pentagon demand for cost-effective drones and hypersonic systems.KTOS shows stronger earnings growth expectations and zero debt, while Lockheed Martin carries heavy leverage.LMT continues landing multibillion-dollar contracts, but recent stock gains lag far behind Kratos Defense.Geopolitical instability around the world, especially conflicts in regions like Europe and the Middle East, has increased security concerns for many countries. In response, the ...