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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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Timeline
The Economist Business published: Investors cool on Europe’s old-style defence firms
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Economic impact
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