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00:02A proposed $1.5 trillion U.S. defense budget for fiscal year 2027, up 42% from current levels,
00:10is driving attention to aerospace and defense ETFs as policymakers frame the plan as a long-term
00:16rearmament cycle, according to Benzinga. The budget allocates more than $756.8 billion for
00:23new capabilities and industrial expansion. Allocations include $74 billion for drones,
00:29$65.8 billion for shipbuilding, over $75 billion for space, and over $20 billion for cyber.
00:37Market cap-weighted ETFs remain tied to large contractors, while equal weight funds provide
00:42exposure to smaller suppliers positioned for inventory replenishment. Broad-based ETFs also
00:49capture growth in the cyber and space segments. Contractors report multi-year backlogs, while
00:55demand for munitions, drones, and missile systems reflects depleted stockpiles and ongoing geopolitical
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