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title: "Defense stocks are taking a hit. There are 3 reasons."
description: "Defense stocks are getting hammered, illustrating how even powerful rallies can be interrupted."
type: "news"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/276917275.md"
published_at: "2026-02-25T16:53:16.000Z"
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# Defense stocks are taking a hit. There are 3 reasons.

> Defense stocks are getting hammered, illustrating how even powerful rallies can be interrupted.

Defense stocks are getting hammered, illustrating how even powerful rallies can be interrupted.

### Related Stocks

- [KDEF.US - PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/KDEF.US.md)
- [DFNS.US - T3 Defense](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/DFNS.US.md)
- [WAR.US - U.S. Global Tech and Arspc & Defense ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/WAR.US.md)
- [XAR.US - SPDR S&P Aerospace & Def](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/XAR.US.md)
- [ARKX.US - ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ARKX.US.md)
- [ITA.US - ISHRS Aero & Def](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ITA.US.md)
- [PPA.US - Invesco Aero & Defense ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PPA.US.md)
- [MISL.US - First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/MISL.US.md)

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> **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.