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2 March 2026

The defence sector is booming. Can investors still jump in?

The defence sector has been booming the past 18 months, driven by a peak in geopolitical conflicts and governments dedicating higher budgets to military and cyber security resources.

Global military expenditure hit £2.7 trillion in 2024, the highest level on record, according to data from HanETF...

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