Europe seeks more control of arms production
European buyers want more localized arms production as concerns grow over dependence on U.S. suppliers, officials said.
- At Britain's Farnborough Airshow last week, U.S. defense companies encountered rising anxiety among European customers concerned about heavy reliance on American suppliers for military hardware.
- European governments are demanding greater control over defense equipment and increased local production to ensure military sovereignty, shifting away from dependence on U.S.-made systems.
- Lockheed Martin senior vice president Daniel Tenney acknowledged the trend, stating "Europeans want more sovereignty, and they want more localized capability" as contractors adapt to these demands.
- Nations are actively pursuing joint ventures to develop indigenous technology; the British government will adopt a new operational concept demonstrator for its future fighter jet program.
- Future procurement strategies are focusing on medium-range air defense missile systems, signaling a long-term shift toward domestic manufacturing and reduced dependency on foreign military equipment.
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US weapons makers confront Europe's drive for control
LONDON — As U.S. defense companies descended on Britain's Farnborough Airshow last week hoping to tap Europe's military spending boom, they encountered increased concern among customers about reliance on American suppliers.
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Europe seeks more control over production of arms
LONDON — As U.S. defense companies descended on Britain's Farnborough Airshow last week hoping to tap Europe's military spending boom, they encountered increased concern among customers about reliance on American suppliers.
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Europe seeks more control of arms production
LONDON — As U.S. defense companies descended on Britain's Farnborough Airshow last week hoping to tap Europe's military spending boom, they encountered increased concern among customers about reliance on American suppliers.
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