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Defense: Concerns about US investors in the German defense industry

According to Table.Briefings, the German Ministry of Defense is planning an internal meeting on risks posed by US investors in the defense industry. At the same time, opposition parties are pushing back against the drone manufacturer Stark, which counts Peter Thiel among its investors.

17. February 2026
US-Investor Peter Thiel: Der US-Amerikaner investierte in Rüstungsunternehmen wie Anduril und Stark.
US investor Peter Thiel: The American invested in defense companies such as Anduril and Stark. (picture alliance / Associated Press / Rebecca Blackwell)

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Last updated: 17. February 2026