Germany is fundamentally changing its defense strategy, driven by the war in Ukraine and a new geopolitical reality. A country that was once hesitant is now embracing AI, robotics, and innovative startups like Helsing and ARX Robotics to rethink warfare. From spy cockroaches to autonomous drones, innovation is picking up speed.
The government is cutting red tape, raising the defense budget to €162 billion by 2029, and specifically supporting smaller, agile companies. With U.S. support becoming less certain, Germany aims to become Europe’s leader in defense technology while also boosting its struggling economy.