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Global Defense Spending Hits Post-Cold War High

February 1, 2026

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Defense Technology Boom Driven By Drone Warfare And AI

Global defense spending has reached a post-Cold War high, driven by increased investment in drone warfare, AI-powered analytics, and electronic warfare, according to a report by TipRanks, with the Defiance Drone & Modern Warfare ETF seeing significant returns in January 2026.

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AeroVironment L3Harris Technologies Ondas Holdings Unusual Machines Defiance ETFs RTX Corporation Rocket Lab Thales Saab AB Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Palantir Technologies

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Defense Spending Drone Technology AI Military Modernization NATO

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Global Defense Spending Hits Post-Cold War High

February 1, 2026

1 min read

Defense Technology Boom Driven By Drone Warfare And AI

Global defense spending has reached a post-Cold War high, driven by increased investment in drone warfare, AI-powered analytics, and electronic warfare, according to a report by TipRanks, with the Defiance Drone & Modern Warfare ETF seeing significant returns in January 2026.

Key Takeaways

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Strategic Implications

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Companies Mentioned

AeroVironment L3Harris Technologies Ondas Holdings Unusual Machines Defiance ETFs RTX Corporation Rocket Lab Thales Saab AB Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Palantir Technologies

Topics

Defense Spending Drone Technology AI Military Modernization NATO