Bundeswehr modernization: 33 billion for the "turning point" German defense policy is experiencing an unprecedented upheaval. With more than 33 billion euros in 2025 alone, Berlin has set a pace in Bundeswehr modernization that seemed unthinkable just a few years ago. Which armament projects are behind the figures - and how is the Bundeswehr changing in concrete terms? Stefan Weinzierl
Defense market challenges mechanical engineers The defense market is moving further into the spotlight for machinery and plant manufacturers. High defense spending is creating opportunities, but compliance, audits, and supply chains impose clear limits. That was the takeaway from the panel discussion at the Mechanical Engineering Summit Salon at Stratasys in Rheinmünster. Daniela Hoffmann