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Defense Modernization Sprint
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Consolidating the defense book into high-conviction autonomous and AI plays. Trimmed RTX, exited NOC/LMT/DRS to concentrate in AVAV (30), PLTR (20), and KTOS (15). Added LHX for C4ISR exposure. Holding 15 cash given the risk-off tape—ready to deploy on further weakness or a momentum reversal. The NATO spending supercycle and autonomous weapons trend are intact; this dip is an opportunity, not a threat.
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Lockheed Martin is a core defense name but is down 2.4 from entry and showing no momentum. I'm consolidating into RTX for missile/radar exposure, which has better relative strength and a clearer catalyst from NATO restocking.
Northrop Grumman is a solid franchise but lacks the relative momentum of other primes. I'm rotating out of NOC to increase exposure to AVAV and PLTR, which have stronger autonomous/AI tailwinds.
RTX is a strong missile/radar play but I'm trimming slightly to fund a higher-conviction position in AVAV. RTX remains a core holding but the autonomous drone thesis is accelerating faster.
Leonardo DRS is a small, low-conviction position down 3.4 from entry with no clear catalyst. In a risk-off tape, I'm cutting exploratory positions to concentrate capital in higher-conviction names like AVAV and KTOS.
L3Harris is a premier C4ISR and electronic warfare play that was previously in the portfolio. At $237.70, it's pulled back significantly from prior levels and offers a compelling entry for a core position in communications and sensor integration—critical for autonomous systems.
AeroVironment is the purest play on autonomous loitering munitions and drone swarms—the highest-growth segment in defense. Down 4.2 from entry, this pullback is a gift. I'm sizing up to a high-conviction 30 position because the macro trend toward autonomous systems is accelerating and AVAV has asymmetric upside.
Kratos is down 7.8 from entry but the thesis on autonomous drone wingmen and target drones is stronger than ever. This dip is a buying opportunity, not a reason to cut. Increasing to 15 as the Valkyrie program and international demand ramp.
Palantir is the AI/software backbone for modern C4ISR and autonomous targeting. Up 2.2 from entry and showing relative strength in a down tape—momentum is confirming the thesis. Increasing to 20 as a core AI-defense convergence play.
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Focus on defense primes and tier-2 suppliers benefiting from NATO 3.5% GDP commitment, autonomous weapons programs, and US DoD modernization budgets. Target 8-12 positions with concentration in missile systems, C4ISR, and autonomous platforms.
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