The increase in activity on the arms market has been noticeable since 2022, when Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. The daily emphasizes that the Stoxx Europe index, covering the aviation and defense sector, has more than tripled since then.
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“More than half of that growth came in 2025, and the index has outperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite year-to-date” – notes the Financial Times.
Using the examples of the French company Exosens, the German manufacturer Renk Group and the Polish Arlen Textile Group, the newspaper indicates that stock exchange debuts in the arms industry bring significant increases in share prices. Exosens specializes in night vision goggles, Renk Group in tank gears, and Arlen produces protective clothing and equipment for uniformed services.
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According to the Financial Times, The sharp increase in the value of shares in the arms sector is directly related to the commitment of NATO member states to increase defense spending to 5 percent.. GDP. This commitment, according to experts, drives the development of the arms industry in Europe and attracts the attention of investors.
