What Happened
Naval U-Turn Shakes Confidence In Europe's Rearmament Boom
European defense stocks, including Rheinmetall, Hensoldt, and Renk, extended losses on Thursday after Germany scrapped its flagship F126 naval program. The move has shaken confidence in Europe’s rearmament boom, with analysts noting that government procurement remains unpredictable and subject to changing military priorities. The decision was reported by CNBC.