industrial-base - Insights from Across Europe’s Drone Ecosystem (Page 2)

French fighter jets flying over the southwestern coast of France during a training sortie.

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France rewrites its airpower and drone playbook ahead of a possible Russia test

France is updating procurement to counter cheap Shahed-type drones, expand munitions stocks and bolster air superiority enablers amid warnings Russia could test NATO in 2028–2029.

European automotive assembly line with military logistics vehicles and drone components being prepared for defence production.

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Europe’s car industry pivots toward defence work as rearmament accelerates

Europe’s automakers and suppliers are increasingly positioning as defence subcontractors as primes like MBDA struggle to scale output amid Ukraine-driven demand.

French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu pictured at a defence-related visit, illustrating France’s rearmament and procurement debate.

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France’s ‘war economy’ stalls as Paris and industry trade blame

France’s “war economy” push is stalling amid a contract-versus-investment dispute with industry, as air-defence missile stocks tighten and Europe-wide supply chains feel the effects.

Ukrainian air defence personnel operate equipment during a briefing, illustrating drone and missile defence efforts.

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Kyiv markets counter-Shahed playbook to Gulf, eyes Patriot interceptors

Ukraine is offering counter-Shahed expertise to Gulf partners for cash while seeking US Patriot interceptors, as EU financing stalls and PAC-3 shortages loom.