Defense Industry: How Bavaria is strategically advancing its location policy with the planned Defense Lab in Erding

Munich is becoming an increasingly important hub for the defense industry, and the State of Bavaria is working with various partners to establish a civil-military innovation ecosystem in Erding, near Munich. The plans were unveiled for the first time this week.

22. May 2026
In addition to InnoZBw, Erding is already home to the Bavarian Police’s Drone Competence and Defense Center (DKAZ). Pictured here is a radar antenna mounted on a vehicle at the DKAZ’s opening in May 1, 2026. (Imago/Sven Simon)

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Last updated: 22. May 2026