Doha: European stocks closed mixed on Wednesday: The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.05 percent to 604.96 points, while France's CAC 40 index declined 0.04 percent to 8,233.92 points, and the UK's FTSE 100 index dropped 0.74 percent to 10,048.21 points. Meanwhile, Germany's DAX index rose 0.83 percent to 25,098.53 points.

According to Qatar News Agency, European defense stocks saw an increase, with the Stoxx Europe Aerospace and Defence index climbing 3 percent during the session. This marked its fourth consecutive day of gains, contrasting with the overall mixed performance of the broader European stock indices.