Comment by hilux

> The US has focussed on high-value verticals like aerospace

Which is about to take a huge nosedive, as both Europe and China pull back on buying critical systems from the US. And can you blame them?

There's an excellent youtube series (by a Finnish ex-military officer) on the likely impact of recent events on US arms sales to Europe. They do have choices!

Trump and Musk's threats to invade and blackmail (e.g. by cutting off Starlink) will be felt long after they're both gone.