Reports indicate that the White House will convene leading U.S. defense contractors to discuss increasing production.

RTX Corp (RTX.US) rose 1.1% pre-market to $208.79; Lockheed Martin edged up 0.32%. Reports suggest that the Trump administration plans to meet with executives from the largest U.S. defense contractors at the White House on Friday to discuss accelerating weapons production. This follows the Pentagon's efforts to replenish its weapons inventory after strikes against Iran and other recent military operations. According to informed sources, companies including Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp, as well as other key suppliers, have been invited to attend the meeting. (Gelonghui)