Cooperation with Ukraine on defense matters is set to expand. Federal Defense Minister Pistorius has specific expectations of German investors, among others. Cooperation with the Ministry of Economic Affairs is to be strengthened to that end.
By Robert Wallenhauer and Katharina Horban
Ahead of today’s second Defense Summit at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, representatives from the defense industry and the political sphere exchanged views in a discussion with Table.Briefings. Everyone wants to accelerate the “Zeitenwende,” but opinions differ on how best to achieve it.
By Katharina Horban, Robert Wallenhauer and Viktor Funk
Significantly more participants than in December are attending Thursday’s Industry Dialogue on Security at the Ministry of Economic Affairs. New to the event are representatives from civilian sectors, more startups – and also venture capitalists.
By Robert Wallenhauer and Wilhelmine Stenglin
Defense contractors are warning of growing dependence on critical raw materials. However, investments to strengthen the resilience of critical supply chains are becoming costly.
By Robert Wallenhauer
The growth opportunities in the defense sector are enormous – but a lack of legal certainty is holding the civilian industry back from entering the market. Furthermore, pre-financing is often hardly feasible, according to the opinion by attorneys at the law firm Gleiss Lutz.
By Redaktion Table
A few days before the industry dialogue between the Federal Ministry of Defense (BMVg) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), the Munich Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) is publishing its first comprehensive report on the startup scene in Bavaria. A key focus is data regarding Munich as a defense industry hub.
By Katharina Horban
The German parliament’s Budget Committee has approved an additional €300 million for the F126 frigate. At the same time, ThyssenKrupp’s MEKO alternative remains under consideration as a way to meet NATO requirements from 2028 onward.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
German defense startups may soon require so much capital that only US investors will be able to help. This stands in the way of Europe’s quest for sovereignty.
By Robert Wallenhauer
Following record sales in 2025, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger is increasingly focusing on the growing business with unmanned systems. As early as April, the budget committee could decide on procurement contracts for the FV-014 loitering munition from the Düsseldorf-based defense contractor.
By Robert Wallenhauer
Chancellor Merz is to visit northern Norway with Defense Secretary Pistorius. The trip serves to coordinate security policy issues in the Arctic, space projects, and German-Norwegian submarine cooperation.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
