13 Best Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Invest in Now

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6. Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT)

Analyst Upside Potential: 13.52%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 29

Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) is one of the 13 Best Aerospace and Defense Stocks to Invest in Now. On June 19, Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) announced a new partnership to support the Royal Thai Air Force through a Memorandum of Agreement signed during the Paris Air Show in June 2025.

The agreement centers on a sustainment program for the Royal Thai Air Force’s fleets of Beechcraft T-6TH trainer and AT-6TH light attack aircraft, both designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Defense LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT). The partnership aims to provide long-term maintenance, support, and sustainment for the RTAF’s T-6TH and AT-6TH aircraft. The goal of this collaboration is to ensure the highest level of operational readiness for these aircraft, which are crucial for pilot training and light attack missions within the RTAF.

Beechcraft T-6 Texan II is a premier military flight trainer, whereas the Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine is purpose-built for light attack, counter-insurgency, and Countering Violent Extremist Organizations. Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) is an international company that operates in several industries, including aviation, defense, industrial equipment, and finance.

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