Defense industry • Table.Briefings

March 25th, 2026

Finnish forestry company manufactures mine-laying vehicle for NATO member

Anti-tank mines are coming to the fore for NATO countries. A Finnish forestry company is now set to supply training vehicles to an unnamed NATO country.

By Maria Mitrov

News | Defense industry

March 24th, 2026

New study: Greenpeace calls for targeted defense rather than rapid military build-up

Given the massive increase in military spending and the debate over NATO's 5% target, a targeted defense strategy would be more effective than the Bundeswehr's current “more is better” approach. This is the conclusion reached by Greenpeace in a new study.

By Markus Bickel

Präzisionsarbeit in einer Fabrik (Symbolbild).

News | Defense industry

March 23rd, 2026

AI startup Isembard expands into Germany

The British AI startup Isembard is setting up a factory for precision metal parts in Hamburg. Using AI-powered software, the company is automating production, particularly for the defense industry.

By Robert Wallenhauer

Heads | Defense industry

March 23rd, 2026

Martin Agüera – From aviation to tank manufacturing

After 20 years at Airbus, Martin Agüera joined KNDS Germany earlier this month, bringing experience from a multinational company to his new role at the Franco-German tank manufacturer.

By Markus Bickel

Feature | Defense industry

March 23rd, 2026

Which US defense contractors are profiting from the war in Iran – and what Trump’s dividend ban is all about

While the Pentagon is seeking $200 billion for the war in Iran, several US defense contractors are already benefiting from new contracts. Under certain conditions, President Donald Trump has restricted dividend payments by these companies.

By Katharina Kort

Katherina reiche und Boris Pistorius auf der Pressekonferenz nach dem Rüstungsgipfel.

Talk of the Town | Defense industry

March 20th, 2026

Defense summit: Pistorius announces third meeting with Ukrainian Ministry of Defense

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

News | Defense industry

March 20th, 2026

The Future of FCAS: Berlin and Paris plan to make a decision in April

A political decision on the future of Europe’s most important defense project is expected shortly: France remains committed to the single-aircraft version of FCAS, but it is doubtful whether it will abide by this course.

By Viktor Funk

Feature | Defense industry

March 19th, 2026

Defense Summit: Differing expectations among participants

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

Opinion | Defense industry

March 18th, 2026

Entry into the defense industry requires clear rules

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

Ministerin Reiche und Minister Pistorius: Beraten über die Zusammenarbeit zwischen ziviler und Rüstungsindustrie.

Talk of the Town | Defense industry

March 18th, 2026

Defense Summit hosted by Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Federal Ministry of Defense: What’s on the agenda, who are the new participants

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