Europe defence boom aids machinery makers
European military spending creates new growth markets for machinery and plant engineering firms. A VDMA survey shows many companies expect strong revenue gains through 2030 despite procurement hurdles.

European military spending is opening a fast-growing market for mechanical engineering firms, with 43% of suppliers expecting to double related revenue by 2030. The shift provides a new commercial avenue for industrial manufacturers based in Germany and across the continent. The expansion offers diversified revenue streams for equipment makers navigating sluggish demand in traditional commercial sectors.








