US weapons makers confront Europe's drive for local control

Europe is pushing for defence “sovereignty” — more local production, control and access to tech rather than dependence on U.S. suppliers.
U.S. arms firms are responding with European factories, joint ventures and tailored deals (e.g., Lockheed’s lower-cost Patriot tie-ups, ATACMS plans with Rheinmetall, Raytheon/Stinger assembly).
Europe is also buying and building its own options (Saab GlobalEye order, BAE’s new unmanned fighter), signaling a possible long-term shift away from U.S. dominance.