Defense Industry if Democrats Get Elected?

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The discussion centers on the future of the defense industry and its contractors, such as Lockheed Martin, BAE, Grumman, and General Dynamics. Concerns are raised about the industry's stability, particularly if a political candidate advocating for reduced military engagement gains power. While there is recognition that no job is entirely secure, the consensus suggests that existing defense programs, which often span several years, are likely to continue, albeit potentially facing cuts or underfunding. The military-industrial complex is viewed as a robust entity, implying that the defense industry as a whole may remain resilient, even under political shifts. Overall, entering the defense sector is seen as a relatively wise decision, despite some skepticism about specific companies.
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What will happen to the defense industry, primarily the work given to contractors such as Lockheed Martin, BAE, Grumman, General Dynamics, etc...?

Is this a relatively safe industry? I realize that no job is completely safe and it is dependent on many issues, but what's going to happen if a candidate who promises to exit the war? There will still be programs to be worked on, I'm sure - especially those that last a few years, but I feel like they'd be cut short or underfunded.

Is it wise to go into the defense industry?
 
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While I wouldn't go buying stock in Halliburton, I wouldn't worry about the "defense" industry as a whole. The military-industrial complex is strong in this country, and even a Democrat won't be able to change that.
 

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