The article details the recent export of Eurofighter jets from Italy to Kuwait, marking the first foreign sale of these advanced fighters. This shipment highlights a growing trend in Europe to bolster its military manufacturing and export capabilities, largely driven by increased defense spending following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. European countries are moving away from their previous post-Cold War demilitarization, as evidenced by a shift in security strategy. The article also notes that potential buyers like Poland and Turkey are considering European jets over American ones as the geopolitical landscape evolves.
Demand for weapons spiked in Europe after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, prompting European nations to produce and sell more arms globally.
Giancarlo Mezzanatto, an executive at Leonardo, believes Trump's antagonism towards Europe will boost European military sales, attracting nations like Poland and Turkey.
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