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Philipp Raidt: Von der Unternehmensberatung zum Defense-Start-up.

Heads | Drones

March 3rd, 2026

Philipp Raidt becomes new spokesperson for Helsing

Former Axel Springer manager Philipp Raidt is moving from consulting firm FGS Global to defense tech start-up Helsing.

By Robert Wallenhauer

Feature | Drones

February 26th, 2026

How US defense start-ups plan to enter the German market

US defense start-ups such as Anduril and Shield AI are seeking to tap into Germany’s defense market. However, they face headwinds from Europe’s push for greater strategic autonomy.

By Robert Wallenhauer

Helsings Loitering Munition "HX-2": Die beschafften Drohnen will das BMVg auf dem neuesten Stand halten.

News | Start-ups

February 25th, 2026

Beschaffung: So will die Bundeswehr ihre Kampfdrohnen auf dem neuesten Stand halten

Mit einer Innovationsklausel will sich das Verteidigungsministerium bei der Beschaffung von Kampfdrohnen absichern: Die Technik soll für Jahre auf dem neuesten Stand bleiben.

By Robert Wallenhauer

News | Start-ups

February 25th, 2026

Procurement: How the Bundeswehr wants to keep its combat drones up to date

The Ministry of Defense wants to secure its procurement of combat drones with an innovation clause: The technology is to remain state of the art for years to come.

By Robert Wallenhauer

News | Technology

February 15th, 2026

The defense industry at the MSC: How start-ups are shaping the conference

Defense tech start-ups are dominating the Munich Security Conference. They are critical to Ukraine’s survival – yet their financing still often depends on US investors.

By Katharina Horban and Robert Wallenhauer

Opinion | Economy

January 23rd, 2026

Hubs – underestimated key players for sustainable entrepreneurship in Africa

Innovation hubs can drive sustainable entrepreneurship and employment in Africa – if they are professionally managed and offer relevant services for start-ups.

By Philipp von Carlowitz

René Repasi (SPD), Berichterstatter zu dem Initiativbericht zum 28. Regime, im Europaparlament.

News | 28. regime

January 21st, 2026

28th regime: Plenary adopts own-initiative report by a large majority

MEPs are proposing a harmonized set of rules to ensure a level playing field for companies across the EU. This should facilitate growth.

By Corinna Visser

Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil, Roland Lescure, Minister für Wirtschaft, Finanzen und die industrielle und digitale Souveränität von Frankreich, Deutschland, Berlin, Gemeinsames Pressestatement von Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil und seinem französischen Amtskollegen Roland Lescure am 19.01.2026

News | Investments

January 20th, 2026

Start-ups: Better investment conditions for growth

There are enough start-ups, but they are not growing sufficiently. A Franco-German task force and members of the European Parliament are calling for Europe to tackle investment conditions. One proposal is a 28th regime.

By Corinna Visser

Eine Drohne von Quantum Systems: Das Start-up sammelte 2025 Kapital in Rekordhöhe ein.

News | Start-ups

November 28th, 2025

Quantum Systems: Enterprise value increases to three billion euros

The company now wants to speed up production and expand into new business areas.

By Robert Wallenhauer

Arx Robotics CEO Marc Wietfeld: "Bodenkomponente mitdenken".

News | Drones

November 21st, 2025

Drone procurement: Arx Robotics CEO brings ground robots into play for Bundeswehr contract

The robots from his start-up could support drones, says Marc Wietfeld. This puts his company in the running for a EUR 900 million contract from the Ministry of Defense.

By Robert Wallenhauer and Wilhelmine Stenglin