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# Defense & Military Tech Listed / Public Companies
- URL: https://www.ginc.org/defense-military-tech-listed-public-companies/
- Published: 2025-07-05T03:37:20.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-03T11:48:58.000Z
- Description: Tracks 22 publicly traded defense firms worth a combined $477.7B, from Lockheed Martin ($114.0B) to Northrop Grumman ($78.0B), spanning nine countries.
- Author: Global Institute for National Capability
- Tags: Companies, Defense, Insights

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The table below provides an overview of 22 public (listed) defense and military technology companies, collectively commanding a market capitalization of $477.7 billion. These firms span the gamut of advanced aerospace, autonomous systems, electronic warfare, and cyber intelligence—ranging from established prime contractors like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to innovative specialists in unmanned systems, sensors, and data analytics. Their combined scale and technological breadth underscore the critical role of defense tech in modern security and national defense.

| Company Name                                                           | Category                 | Stock Ticker | Market Cap (USD) |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------ | ------------ | ---------------- |
| 🇺🇸 [Lockheed Martin](https://www.lockheedmartin.com/?ref=ginc.org)   | Missiles & Aerospace     | NYSE:LMT     | $114.0B          |
| 🇺🇸 [Northrop Grumman](https://www.northropgrumman.com/?ref=ginc.org) | Defense Prime Contractor | NYSE:NOC     | $78.0B           |
| 🇺🇸 [General Dynamics](https://www.gd.com/?ref=ginc.org)              | Defense Prime Contractor | NYSE:GD      | $66.4B           |
| 🇺🇸 [L3Harris Technologies](https://www.l3harris.com/?ref=ginc.org)   | C4ISR Systems            | NYSE:LHX     | $43.8B           |
| 🇬🇧 [BAE Systems](https://www.baesystems.com/?ref=ginc.org)           | Defense Prime Contractor | LSE:BA       | $38.5B           |
| 🇺🇸 [Palantir Technologies](https://www.palantir.com/?ref=ginc.org)   | Defense Data Analytics   | NYSE:PLTR    | $52.1B           |
| 🇩🇪 [Rheinmetall AG](https://www.rheinmetall.com/?ref=ginc.org)       | Armored Vehicles         | ETR:RHM      | $15.2B           |
| 🇮🇹 [Leonardo SpA](https://www.leonardo.com/?ref=ginc.org)            | Aerospace & Defense      | BIT:LDO      | $12.0B           |
| 🇮🇱 [Elbit Systems](https://elbitsystems.com/?ref=ginc.org)           | Defense Electronics      | NASDAQ:ESLT  | $9.6B            |
| 🇺🇸 [Huntington Ingalls](https://www.hii.com/?ref=ginc.org)           | Naval Shipbuilding       | NYSE:HII     | $9.4B            |
| 🇺🇸 [CACI International](https://www.caci.com/?ref=ginc.org)          | Defense IT Services      | NYSE:CACI    | $7.2B            |
| 🇸🇪 [Saab AB](https://www.saab.com/?ref=ginc.org)                     | Aerospace & Defense      | STO:SAAB-B   | $5.7B            |
| 🇺🇸 [Leonardo DRS](https://www.leonardodrs.com/?ref=ginc.org)         | Defense Electronics      | NASDAQ:DRS   | $4.5B            |
| 🇩🇪 [Hensoldt AG](https://www.hensoldt.net/?ref=ginc.org)             | Sensors & Radar          | ETR:HAG      | $3.7B            |
| 🇺🇸 [Moog Inc.](https://www.moog.com/?ref=ginc.org)                   | Motion Control Systems   | NYSE:MOG.A   | $3.4B            |
| 🇺🇸 [AeroVironment](https://www.avinc.com/?ref=ginc.org)              | UAV Systems              | NASDAQ:AVAV  | $3.1B            |
| 🇺🇸 [Mercury Systems](https://www.mrcy.com/?ref=ginc.org)             | Embedded Computing       | NASDAQ:MRCY  | $2.6B            |
| 🇹🇷 [Aselsan Elektronik](https://www.aselsan.com.tr/?ref=ginc.org)    | Defense Electronics      | IST:ASELS    | $2.8B            |
| 🇺🇸 [Kratos Defense](https://www.kratosdefense.com/?ref=ginc.org)     | Unmanned Systems         | NASDAQ:KTOS  | $2.2B            |
| 🇬🇧 [QinetiQ Group](https://www.qinetiq.com/?ref=ginc.org)            | Defense Technology       | LSE:QQ       | $2.1B            |
| 🇺🇸 [V2X, Inc.](https://gov2x.com/?ref=ginc.org)                      | Defense Services         | NYSE:VVX     | $1.1B            |
| 🇬🇧 [Cohort plc](https://www.cohortplc.com/?ref=ginc.org)             | Defense Holdings Group   | LSE:CHRT     | $0.3B            |