Lockheed Martin reports higher sales on strong defense demand

US weapons maker Lockheed Martin reports a near 14% rise in Q1 sales. US weapons manufacturer reports higher sales on strong defense demand. S simmering geopolitical tensions fuel demand for new weapons, as tensions rise in U.S.-led world markets. Lockheed Martin: "It's a good time to be optimistic about the future of the military"

Goldman names 4 global defense stocks to watch as geopolitical risks rise. Several countries have been beefing up their defense budgets in light of mounting geopolitical tensions. Goldman names European stocks to play the theme. Goldman Sachs names European shares to play theme. Read more from Goldman Sachs here.

JPMorgan says 'under-owned' defense stocks may find a bid in this 'dangerous' world. Lockheed Martin may be due for a short-term bounce as tensions flare in the Middle East, the bank says. JPMorgan: Lockheed Martin could be due to bounce in the short term as tensions rise.