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Europe Defense Industrial Policy

European automotive and industrial manufacturers pivoting toward defense production and rearmament amid geopolitical tensions and economic pressures.

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Today in Europe Defense Industrial Policy· Oct 22

Germany's Rheinmetall has opened a tank barrel factory in Telford, England, resuming British domestic production of armored vehicle components after a two-decade gap. The facility marks a shift toward supply chain reshoring across NATO as defense spending rises and geopolitical tensions in Europe drive demand for military hardware with shorter lead times and reduced foreign dependency. The move will increase steel demand and boost utilization of UK defense manufacturing capacity.