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Munich as a defense location: Why so many defense companies are based in Bavaria

Shortly before the Munich Security Conference, the defense ecosystem in the greater Munich area has received another boost. New alliances are taking shape, while the Free State of Bavaria is adjusting the legal framework to further strengthen the sector.

09. February 2026
German Federal Minister of Economics and Energy Katherina Reiche visits the Munich-based drone start-up Tytan in February. (picture alliance / BMWE/photothek.de | Thomas Imo)

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Last updated: 09. February 2026