How the industry is making the leap into the defence sector When Supply Chains Become Operational

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The first European Defence Supply in Munich brought together around 400 participants from industry, procurement and politics - with a clear goal: to show small and medium-sized suppliers a realistic, regulation-proof and technically resilient entry into the defence market. The most important messages for electronics, software and technology providers range from "innovation at speed", functional safety and cybersecurity to long-term viability in supply chains and resilient organisational and process landscapes.

European Defence Supply (EDS) in Munich has sent out a clear message: If you want to get into defence, "We can do technology" alone won't get you far. The decisive factor is whether a company can fit into a highly regulated, security-critical ecosystem designed to last for decades - with all its standards, processes, shortcuts and expectations. Around 400 participants wanted to know exactly how this can be done: What role is realistic? What partnerships are needed? Where exactly do you start? Around 30 OEMs, suppliers and institutions also revealed what they can contribute in the exhibition area.