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3 Stocks Poised to Grow on European Rearmament SpendingWritten by Nathan Reiff. Posted: 4/26/2026. 
Key Points
- European Union members are aiming to mobilize €800 billion toward rearmament efforts by 2030, a major shift in defense spending.
- While some U.S. companies will be less likely to see a direct benefit as a result of rules regarding domestic purchasing, others are already well-positioned.
- GD and LDOS could win outright amid increased EU defense spending, while KRMN may be an indirect beneficiary.
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Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, member states of the European Union committed in March 2025 to invest €800 billion (approximately $944 billion) by 2030 in an ambitious rearmament plan. More than a year later, the effort appears to be on track: EU countries spent roughly €400 billion (approx. $472 billion) in 2025 alone on rearmament, putting the plan ahead of schedule. Germany and Northern European countries are leading the increase, helping European industry overall, and military spending could climb to as high as 2.5% of European GDP. For U.S. investors, Europe's surge in defense spending is a mixed opportunity. Some program rules restrict the use of non‑EU components, complicating U.S. procurement. Still, U.S. defense firms and their advanced technologies are likely to play a major role in the rearmament effort, and several companies may be well positioned to benefit. A broad U.S. defense name with a growing backlog
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Major U.S. defense firm General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) is one domestic company that could benefit from increased European defense spending. The company's diverse operations — including land systems (tanks and armored vehicles), IT and communications, and marine systems such as submarines — mean that any U.S.-linked procurement tied to the rearmament plan is likely to touch GD's business. GD is closely integrated with existing NATO platforms, so continued use of those systems by European militaries could lift demand for the company's products and services. Backlog has been rising: GD reported a record backlog of $118 billion as of the end of 2025, along with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.5x. That backlog should help drive revenue growth; the firm posted more than a 10% year‑over‑year increase in backlog for full‑year 2025. About two‑thirds of Wall Street analysts covering GD rate the shares a Buy or equivalent. Analysts' consensus suggests roughly 20% upside potential, even after the stock has climbed about 20% over the past 12 months. Intelligence, IT, and logistics give Leidos an edge in EuropeSmaller than General Dynamics, Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) specializes in IT systems, infrastructure, intelligence, and logistics rather than weapons and platforms. As Europe expands its network defenses and shifts toward digitized warfare, Leidos' software, communications, and data tools could be especially in demand. Many EU nations are prioritizing domestically produced platforms and systems, but intangibles such as software and services are often less constrained by those rules. That dynamic could favor Leidos relative to larger U.S. defense contractors. Despite a slight year‑over‑year revenue dip in the most recent quarter, Leidos beat guidance at the top end and improved its adjusted EBITDA margin by 120 basis points year over year. Earnings per share and free cash flow are rising, supported by growth in bookings and backlog. That performance may explain why analysts see about 37% upside potential for LDOS shares. Components maker Karman could benefit indirectlyAs a maker of precision components and subsystems, Karman (NYSE: KRMN) faces a different set of opportunities and risks. European nations seeking to boost domestic production may avoid buying certain foreign-made components directly, which could limit Karman's direct participation in some procurements. Still, a broad ramp-up in European and U.S. defense production could tighten global supply chains and increase demand for specialized parts. Even if Karman doesn't sell directly into European programs, scaling of U.S. production and wider supply constraints could indirectly benefit the company. Karman's best upside comes from its highly specialized, proprietary technologies that are harder to replace and make the company more indispensable to customers. Given the strong overall defense spending trend, analysts remain optimistic about KRMN. Wall Street's consensus price target implies the stock could rise roughly 50% to about $117.10. |
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