In times of profound geopolitical upheaval and structural economic challenges, a fundamental change is emerging in Germany and Europe. The realisation that national security must be shaped by one's own efforts, has ushered in a second turning point. From the perspective of the German security and defence industry, this transformation process is seen as an opportunity to combine innovative technologies, flexible production processes and strategic investments into a holistic concept. The focus is not only on military equipment, but also on creating sustainable economic impulses that strengthen the industrial base beyond the defence industry and open up new long-term perspectives.