"this is a golden opportunity opening up"

Why not use this golden opportunity to enact other kinds of trade, instead of weapons? In my opinion a wasted 'golden opportunity'.

Why not the U.S. has started a new arms race.

No one is going to enjoy this golden opportunity.

Not surprised, the French have always been mercenary to the core. Plus the French armaments industry needs the boost, many of their premier products are not selling, like the LeClerc MBT and the Rafale omni-role fighter.