For history: Arianespace was founded in the first place to launch independent European communication satellites that USA wouldn't launch. Trade is extremely us

For history: Arianespace was founded in the first place to launch independent European communication satellites that USA wouldn't launch. Trade is extremely useful, but certain strategic capabilities are very useful also to have on your own. I personally think it would make sense from Europe's point of view for European companies or consortiums to develop operational stealth aircraft.