H&Z Defence Pulse Checks

BACKGROUND

H&Z Management Consulting regularly conducts surveys and analyses on the situation and competitiveness of various industries. The Defence Pulse Check was launched in Q1/2025 as a quarterly survey. It enables core topics and trends in the industry to be identified and tracked over time. The second edition of the survey attracted strong interest and active participation from many industry experts, including CEOs, managing directors, business unit leaders and senior executives in the Defence sector, mainly across the DACH region. The quantitative data was complemented by qualitative insights gathered through interviews and discussions.

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Pulse Check
05.08.2026

The defence boom has become a business reality. Our Q2/2026 survey shows how companies are scaling operations and turning rapid growth into lasting profitability.

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Pulse Check
21.07.2025

As geopolitical tensions escalate and Defence strategies shift, how are industry leaders responding? Our new H&Z Defence Pulse Check Q2 reveals clear signals.

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Pulse Check
26.03.2025

As geopolitical tensions rise and Defence capabilities move into sharper focus, many industry leaders are starting 2025 with a sense of momentum. Read our Pulse Check.

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