European defense stocks slide as Germany's F126 naval cancellation raises procurement concerns

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European defense stocks, including Rheinmetall and Hensoldt, fell for a second consecutive day after Germany unexpectedly scrapped the F126 naval program, raising concerns about the reliability and predictability of government defense procurement. While defense spending has driven a sector rally in recent years, the cancellation highlights that military procurement remains political, unpredictable, and subject to shifting priorities. Only Rolls-Royce managed slight gains amid the broader downturn.

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