Lockheed Martin Corp.

(NYSE:LMT) just handed defense bulls a fresh catalyst, and the market may still be underpricing the ripple effects.

LMT stock is up.

See the chart and price action here.

On Wednesday, Lockheed announced it was awarded a seven-year undefinitized contract action (UCA) for up to $35 billion to quadruple production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors.