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Market Entry September 6, 2026

How to enter Germany's defense market: the practical guide

Germany runs Europe's largest defense budget — formal procurement, real parliamentary oversight, and since the Zeitenwende, doors wider than ever. A practical route in for startups, Mittelstand suppliers and the investors backing them.
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Ground truth from the center of the ecosystem.

How to enter Germany's defense market: the practical guide