The report, which covers Morningstar's defence portfolio comprising 14 prime defence contractors in Europe and the US, found «the industry faces critical challenges, such as a significant environmental footprint, ethical supply chain concerns, and strict product safety and regulatory requirements,» Loredana Muharremi, equity analyst at Morningstar, said. «Shifting investor sentiment and evolving regulations are redefining how the sector is assessed through an ESG lens.» Ukraine war has made City spending on defence 'essential' as opposed to 'contentious' Historically, defence stock...
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