HCOB sees German defense sector becoming growth market for mid-sized firms

• Hamburg Commercial Bank study flags German defense spending as a structural growth market for mid-sized companies in 2026.
• Of roughly EUR 108 billion planned, about EUR 73 billion is expected to flow directly to companies, largely via prime contractors.
• Company-relevant defense demand is projected to rise 36% from 2025 to EUR 72.6 billion.
• Federal plans point to total defense spending of EUR 183.7 billion by 2030; company-relevant volumes could reach about EUR 140 billion, or 77%.
• Capacity constraints, certification requirements, security clearances, and skilled-labor shortages are seen limiting near-term expansion.

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