The Staggering Cost of Losing Europe’s Arms Market | 8 Months Later - Land Systems & Drones

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The playlist for this series, which now has 11 episodes covering everything from tanks and naval assets to satellites, can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUXT1sC5YHKQANlcjDM7pSuJUu1xH8C-N Europe’s ground power is back—and this time, it’s not just a political promise. From tank factories to drone labs, defence production across the continent is ramping up at a scale we haven’t seen since the Cold War. In this video, we dive deep into Europe’s booming land systems and ask the big question: why are European defence stocks soaring—while many of America’s top defence contractors are starting to slide? 🇪🇺 The numbers don’t lie. Since the 2024 U.S. election, Rheinmetall stock is up over 260%, Leonardo is up 98%, BAE Systems has climbed over 40%, and even smaller or partially private players like Patria, WB Group, and Quantum Systems are reporting record order books and explosive revenue growth. Companies behind systems like the Leopard 2A8, CV90, Boxer, and Patria AMV are busier than ever. Meanwhile, in the U.S., the damage from erratic policy and export holds is starting to show. While some American defence stocks like Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics have stayed flat or dipped slightly, others like Raytheon and Northrop Grumman are underperforming. European nations—faced with delays, blackmail, or watered-down export versions from Washington—are turning to their own industry, and investors are taking note. In this video, we cover: Germany’s tank and IFV dominance (Rheinmetall, KNDS, Boxer, Leopard 2A8) France’s Scorpion program and Leclerc XLR Sweden’s CV90 and Strv 122/123 upgrades (BAE Hägglunds) UK’s Challenger 3 and RBSL joint venture (BAE + Rheinmetall) Italy’s Panther and Lynx production with Rheinmetall (Leonardo up 98%) Poland’s Rosomak, K2, and loitering drone ramp-up (PGZ + WB Group) Finland’s Patria and multinational AMV production Denmark’s Sky-Watch drone profits Quantum Systems doubling revenue YoY Tekever hitting a £1 billion valuation But that’s just the start. We also highlight how Ukraine has become the global epicenter of drone warfare. With over 500 local drone producers and monthly output now above 200,000 FPV units, Ukraine is producing more drones than almost the entire rest of Europe combined. And that’s changing how NATO thinks about warfare—and how defence contracts are written. If you care about: Why European defence companies are booming Why U.S. defence exports are suddenly less appealing How Trump-era unpredictability is shaking global alliances the actual platforms being built, bought and exported at scale …this episode is your ground-level briefing. Next week: We move from tanks to turbines. Our next episode covers Europe’s air power—from 6th-gen fighter programs like FCAS and Tempest to missile systems, bombers, and Ukraine’s evolving air strategy. Don’t miss it—subscribe and hit the bell. Previous episodes on stock performance and upcoming deep dives on logistics and naval power are linked in the comments and description. #sweden #germany #europe 00:00 – Intro: Europe’s Defence Awakening 00:56 – Leopard 2A8: Europe’s Tank of Choice 02:17 – France’s Leclerc XLR Upgrades 03:06 – Challenger 3: The British Tank Path 04:05 – KF-51 Panther & K2 Black Panther Production 05:24 – Stock Market Shifts: Rheinmetall, Leonardo, BAE Systems, General Dynamics 06:25 – CV90: The Tracked IFV Leader in Europe 07:30 – APCs: Patria AMV, Rosomak, Boxer, Griffon, VAB 09:46 – European Drones: Quantum, Tekever, WB Group, Sky-Watch 12:56 – Ukraine’s Drone Revolution & Industrial Ramp-Up 14:08 – Financial review of Quantum Systems, Tekever, WB Group & Sky-Watch 15:34 – Looking ahead