Munich hosts defence heavyweights like Helsing, Airbus Defence & Space and KNDS, plus rising startups such as ARX Robotics and TYTAN Technologies.
Bavaria benefits from strong academia, a large Bundeswehr presence, and political support including the 2024 Bundeswehr Act lifting construction restrictions.
Germany's defence association grew from 111 members in 2021 to 602 by July 2026, with 201 based in Bavaria.
