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The world's largest defense companies reported that demand for traditional military equipment remains strong, even as drones and artificial intelligence reshape how wars are fought, according to CNBC Top News on November 6, 2026. The coverage described a more complicated rearmament boom in which conventional weapons continue to sell alongside newer unmanned systems. No specific companies, revenue figures or guidance were named in the available excerpt. The findings point to sustained government spending on defense hardware despite a shift in technology priorities. Investors tracking the sector may weigh conventional platform orders against growth in drone and AI-enabled systems.