JPMorgan Chase is initiating a $10 billion investment over the next decade into the US defense and aerospace sectors, focusing on both startups and established suppliers as part of a broader $1.5 trillion plan aimed at enhancing US national security. This initiative aligns with Pentagon priorities such as increasing nuclear submarine production and bolstering missile stockpiles, while engaging with the US Department of Defense to support secure communications and autonomous systems. From an Indian strategic perspective, this substantial capital influx strengthens the US military-industrial complex against China, enhancing America’s role as a defense partner for India, and underscores the importance of India’s own self-reliance in defense manufacturing to meet future challenges.