12 Best Defense Stocks to Buy Right Now

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2. GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 100

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) is among the 12 Best Defense Stocks to Buy Right Now. On September 18, the company’s Board of Directors authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share on common stock.

The dividend will be paid on October 27, 2025, to all shareholders on record as of September 29, 2025, which will also be the ex-dividend date.

In other news, on September 19, GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) reached a new five-year labor agreement with over 600 striking UAW workers at its Ohio and Kentucky distribution facilities.

According to the tentative deal outlined by the union, workers will receive a 3-5% base wage increase through 2029 and approximately $3,500 in cash per employee to help offset soaring healthcare costs.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems company with an installed base of around 25,000 military and 45,000 commercial aircraft engines.

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