European and Asian defense stocks have rallied this year. A lack of trust in the U.S. could be driving those gains
1. European and Asian defense stocks outperform U.S. counterparts amid rising defense budgets. 2. Countries are questioning U.S. reliability as an ally, shifting arms purchases domestically. 3. Germany and EU plan significant defense spending boosts, impacting regional firms. 4. South Korean defense manufacturers benefit from European demand amid supply chain strains. 5. Analysts predict sustained demand in defense sector for the next decade.