The grades of four aerospace and defense stocks are on the rise this week on Portfolio Grader. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

DigitalGlobe, Inc. (DGI) is bumping up its rating from a C (“hold”) to a B (“buy”) this week. 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.

This week, AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) pushes up from a C to a B rating. 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. 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.