Why the Defence Industry Must Transform Now
Fragmented structures, funding gaps, external dependencies: Europe’s defence industry is under strain. Our strategy paper outlines how to boost resilience, secure supply chains, and build strategic autonomy.
Find out why a bold transformation is now the only way forward.
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Rethinking Europe’s Defence Industry
The European defence sector is under pressure like never before. Escalating global tensions, supply chain dependencies, and growing demands for interoperability are colliding with outdated procurement processes and regulatory hurdles.
In our latest strategy paper, H&Z outlines a bold path forward. Drawing from proven transformation models in other industries – from automotive to high-tech manufacturing – we present concrete solutions for overcoming fragmentation, building industrial resilience, and securing Europe’s strategic sovereignty.
Now is the time to act. Europe must move from incremental change to a collaborative, forward-looking transformation.
Key Takeaways
Europe’s defence sector faces mounting pressure to adapt – yet many barriers stand in the way. Our Strategy Paper highlights what needs to change now, and how transformation can succeed. Among the key takeaways:
- Why fragmentation is costing Europe its industrial edge
- How regulatory complexity blocks innovation and export
- Where geopolitical dependencies create critical vulnerabilities
- What defence can learn from other industries’ transformation playbooks
Discover what’s holding Europe’s defence industry back – and how to fix it
Download the full paper to explore the key challenges, transformation levers, and industry best practices shaping the future of European defence – from regulatory reform to supply chain resilience.
Contact our Experts
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Steffen Wenzel
Michael Santo
