"The cost of the war for the United States so far is $11 billion. When asked if there was any number that would lead him to knock on the door of the President, say, Mr. President, we can't afford this any more. He said, absolutely not." The U.S. Treasury Secretary explicitly stating there is no budget cap for ongoing military operations signals a "blank check" environment for defense spending. This guarantees sustained, high-volume government contracts for major aerospace and defense manufacturers to replenish munitions and support naval operations. LONG defense contractors and sector ETFs, as uncapped government war spending provides a direct, highly visible tailwind to their top and bottom lines. A sudden diplomatic resolution or de-escalation in the Middle East could compress defense multiples and reduce immediate munitions demand.
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