5 Largest Defense Contractors in the World

In this article we discuss the 5 largest defense contractors in the world. If you want to read our detailed analysis of the defense industry, go directly to the 20 Largest Defense Contractors in the World.

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5. The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA)

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product support services. The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) is among the largest global aerospace manufacturers; it is the second-largest defense contractor in the world based on 2018 revenue, and is the largest exporter in the United States by dollar value. Boeing stock is included in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company is incorporated in Delaware.