Best Defense Stocks

Defense stocks in the covered universe — UK-listed aerospace & defense and defense-technology companies, ranked by market capitalization. Every figure is delayed data from London Stock Exchange market data, shown with its as-of date.

• Avon Technologies (AVON.L) — A global leader in respiratory and ballistic protection systems engineered for the world's most demanding military and first responder environments. ask →
• BAE Systems (BA.L) — BAE Systems is a leading international defense and aerospace prime contractor providing critical technology, advanced weaponry, and integrated systems for military and security applications. ask →
• Babcock International (BAB.L) — A leading provider of critical, complex engineering and support services for aerospace, defence, and nuclear markets. ask →
• Chemring Group (CHG.L) — A specialized defense technology firm delivering mission-critical solutions in electronic warfare, explosive ordnance disposal, and protective countermeasures. ask →
• Goodwin (GDWN.L) — A specialized engineering group providing critical equipment and high-temperature materials for global energy, defense, and industrial infrastructure projects. ask →
• Melrose Industries (MRO.L) — A specialized industrial turnaround expert currently focused on high-tech aerospace manufacturing and components. ask →
• Qinetiq (QQ.L) — QinetiQ provides advanced science and engineering solutions to solve complex challenges in the global defense and security sectors. ask →
• Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.L) — A premier global provider of advanced power and propulsion solutions for the aerospace, defense, and energy sectors. ask →
• Smiths Group (SMIN.L) — Smiths Group is a global industrial technology leader delivering advanced solutions for the threat detection, energy, aerospace, and medical sectors. ask →
• Senior (SNR.L) — A specialized engineering firm providing critical thermal and fluid management systems for the global aerospace, defense, and automotive industries. ask →
• Serco (SRP.L) — Serco is a leading international provider of essential public services, partnering with governments to deliver complex programs across defense, justice, and citizen services. ask →

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Data: London Stock Exchange market data (delayed daily-close). Figures shown with their as-of date.

Last updated 2026-08-06.

Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from London Stock Exchange market data, shown with their as-of date.