German suppliers explore opportunities in the defense industry

Schaeffler CEO Klaus Rosenfeld says the supplier has “plenty of points of connection” to the defense sector and sees opportunities for growth. (BLOOMBERG)

Klaus-Dieter Floerecke

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March 25, 2025 10:28 AM

German auto suppliers are looking for new revenue streams as military budgets increase and global market uncertainties mount.

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