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Let’s talk Europe and some US

Things happen in the background as the United States abandons its traditional allies. Europe needs to build up a credible military force quickly. Nobody believes Russia, save the naive Americans working for Donald Trump. And yes, their inexperience is showing. So, first, who benefits? In the Short term, the American weapons trade is going about it as if nothing changed. However, things are changing.
So, first Elbit Industries:
The militarization of Europe benefits Israel, whose defense contractors see plenty of potential orders from European countries.
Israeli observer Hagai Amit drew attention to this.
For example, after the latest political events, Elbit Systems shares jumped sharply.
It is noted that since Israel is a country whose weapons regularly clash with Russian analogues, its systems have been tested in real situations.
For example, countering Russian Kornet ATGMs in Lebanon or suppressing and destroying S-300 air defense systems in Iran.
Another reason for European interest in Israeli weapons is the sovereignty and freedom from American control (ITAR Free) of Israeli weapons companies.
At the same time, Israeli arms manufacturers understand that, no matter what statements Trump makes about leaving Europe…