In this episode, we describe how global defense spending is shifting from cyclical discretion into strategic necessity, focusing on how the money is being spent, why long-term earnings visibility is improving, and what new entrants mean for assessing valuations. Find out more about the opportunities and risks from a rapidly evolving defense sector.
Market observations and investment outlook by MFS' Global Investment Strategist Rob Almeida
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