HRI Study: Security and Defense in Germany 2026

Germany's security under pressure: How resilient is the country really?
Geopolitical tensions, hybrid threats, and rising investments are fundamentally changing Germany's security architecture. But how well prepared is the country – economically, financially, and socially?

The study "Security & Defense in Germany 2026" provides the first comprehensive analysis of Germany's current position: from its industrial base and government funding to public opinion. It identifies opportunities, dependencies, and concrete options for action – fact-based, nuanced, and with a clear vision for the future.

These are the specific contents:

  • Security & Defense in 2026
    Dimensions, stakeholders & future requirements
  • Economic basis
    Key companies, start-up development & sovereignty potential
  • State funding
    new opportunities and goals
  • Societal perspective on security & defense
    Concerns, assessments & expectations
  • Investments in Security & Defense
    No growth boost, but economically relevant
  • Options for action
    Many measures are a step in the right direction, but there is still room for improvement.

Find out how future-proof Germany's security and defense capabilities really are and download the full study.