Munich defence startups drive European security autonomy (euobserver.com)

• Tytan Technologies plans to produce up to 3,000 smart defense drones per month in Munich.
• Helsing manufactures thousands of attack drones with Ukrainian partners near Munich.
• Chancellor Merz aims to increase German defence spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2030.

"Munich is becoming a hub for defence startups founded after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Firms like Tytan Technologies, Helsing, and ARX Robotics produce drones and unmanned vehicles at scale, leveraging the automotive industry. Chancellor Merz pledges Europe's strongest army and 3.5% GDP on defence by 2030."