Core Insights - The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) submitted 11 arms deals to Congress in January 2026, totaling $22.5 billion, indicating a strong start for defense investors [1]. Group 1: Lockheed Martin - Lockheed Martin is the largest beneficiary of the January arms deals, with a significant contract worth $9 billion for 730 PAC-3 MSE missiles to Saudi Arabia, making it the principal contractor [4][5]. - Lockheed's Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) division is the most profitable, earning 13% margins on revenue in 2025, which positions the company favorably in the defense sector [12]. Group 2: Boeing - Boeing secured a $2.3 billion contract with Singapore for four P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft, although it will not receive additional revenue from the torpedoes supplied from Pentagon stockpiles [6][7]. - Boeing, along with Lockheed, received a $3.8 billion contract from Israel for 30 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, with Boeing being the primary manufacturer [9][10]. Group 3: Market Implications - The contracts indicate a competitive landscape where Lockheed Martin is expected to outperform Boeing in profitability, despite Boeing securing larger contracts in some instances [11].