The defense industry is known for engineering marvels and cutting-edge technology. As an investment, defense stocks tend to be reliable passive income producers thanks to a business cycle that operates somewhat independently from the broader economy.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX), and General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) stand out as three defense stocks to buy now. Here's why.

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