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Investors cool on Europe’s old-style defence firms

The Economist BusinessThursday, July 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Blame supply-chain snags, procurement obstacles and the rise of drone warfare

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What happened

Blame supply-chain snags, procurement obstacles and the rise of drone warfare

Why it matters

Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.

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  1. The Economist Business published: Investors cool on Europe’s old-style defence firms

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