Germany’s struggling automotive industry is looking for new avenues. Synergies with the defense industry offer opportunities, but not a comprehensive solution to the employment crisis. This is a review of developments over the past few weeks.
By Katharina Horban
The Federal Ministry of Defense plans to procure Rheinmetall combat drones. This has revealed price differences that the companies attribute to technological variations.
By Robert Wallenhauer
From venture capital to defense tech start-up: Project A founder Uwe Horstmann is the new CEO of Stark.
By Robert Wallenhauer
Since the start of the war in Iran, Bulgarian defense contractor Samel-90 has seen growing demand, particularly from the Gulf states.
By Frank Stier
The drone defense system will expand the portfolio of the Berlin-based startup. But the market is already highly competitive.
By Robert Wallenhauer
After years of stagnation, European NATO member states and Canada have once again increased their defense spending by 20%. Rutte sees this as a “genuine shift in mindset” and praises Trump’s decisive role in pushing for higher targets.
By Stephan Israel
Since mid-March, Dirk Doerrschuck has overseen government relations at Rohde & Schwarz. The veteran executive will serve as the main point of contact for members of the Bundestag.
By Redaktion Table
The European Commission is proposing a €115 million funding program for startups and SMEs in the defense industry. The AGILE program aims to bring disruptive technologies such as AI and robotics from the lab to the armed forces in record time.
By Stephan Israel
With 199 exhibitors, German companies will have the largest presence at the Eurosatory defense trade show in June.
By Gabriel Bub
Bavaria is the first German state to introduce special provisions for the defense industry. Helsing hopes to benefit from them and is already taking the first steps toward establishing a new factory near Munich before comes into force.
By Katharina Horban
