Four aerospace and defense stocks are moving up in their overall rating this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these is graded an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

DigitalGlobe, Inc.’s (DGI) grade is moving up to a B (“buy”) this week from last week’s C (“hold”). DigitalGlobe provides commercial earth imagery products and information services worldwide. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Sales Growth, DGI also gets an A. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DGI stock.

This week, TASER International, Inc. (TASR) is making solid headway. The company’s rating improves to an A (“strong buy”) from last week’s B (“buy”) rating. Taser International develops, assembles, and markets less-lethal weapons for use in the law enforcement, private security, and personal defense markets. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TASR stock.

AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) improves from a C to a B rating this week. AeroVironment designs, tests, and manufactures diversified technological products, including small, unmanned, remote-control military aircraft and rapid battery-charging stations. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AVAV stock.

This week, CAE Inc.’s (CAE) ratings are up from a C last week to a B. CAE is engaged in the design, development and production of simulation tools and equipment for commercial airlines, business aircraft operators, aircraft manufacturers and military organizations. The stock’s price of $13.50 is above the 50-day moving average of $13.36. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CAE stock.

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here.