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What does the Iran war mean for the US defense sector?

The ongoing war in Iran is increasing demand for US defense production, but tensions exist between the Trump administration and major defense contractors over investment priorities and production speed. Companies are criticized for focusing on shareholder returns rather than expanding capacity, while budget uncertainties and potential political shifts could impact future defense spending.

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