Why Are Defense Stocks Rising Following Putin's Speech? 'Nuclear Blackmail'


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Defense stocks are trading higher Wednesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin mobilized more troops to Ukraine, which has raised concerns of the Ukraine war escalating.

Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:LMT), General Dynamics Corp (NYSE:GD), L3Harris Technologies Inc (NYSE:LHX), Northrop Grumman Corp (NYSE:NOC) and Raytheon Technologies Corp (NYSE:RTX) are all moving higher.

What Happened: Putin on Wednesday announced Russia's first mobilization since World War II and warned that he's not bluffing when it comes to using nuclear weapons to defend Russia. 

"I want to remind you that our country also has various means of destruction, and for separate components and more modern than those of NATO countries, and when the territorial integrity of our country is threatened, to protect Russia and our people, we will certainly use all the means at our disposal," Putin said.

Russia reportedly said it would draft about 300,000 additional personnel. The Russian President also accused the West of engaging in "nuclear blackmail." 

Related Link: Putin Escalates Ukraine War As He Taps Military Reserves: Says 'Not A Bluff,' Russia's Abilities 'More Modern' Than NATO

Price Action: At time of publication, Lockheed Martin is up 2.52% at $431.20, General Dynamics is up 2.58% at $235.04, L3Harris is up 2.94% at $235.20, Northrop Grumman is up  2.82% at $507.95 and Raytheon is up 2.5% at $87.28.

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