Baden-Württemberg prioritizes the military equipment sector in its development strategy
Germany is currently grappling with a significant increase in cybercrime cases, as reported in 2025. This surge is attributed to a rise in cyberattacks, including phishing and cryptocurrency thefts, accompanied by a sharp rise in public awareness of cyber threats.
In the Q2 of 2025, weekly cyberattacks per organization globally averaged 1,984, marking a 21% year-on-year increase, with Europe experiencing the highest regional rise. Germany, as part of Europe, is strongly impacted, particularly sectors like government and telecommunications.
Phishing remains a prevalent tactic, with attackers increasingly using AI to create convincing emails rapidly. Cryptocurrency thefts in Germany are also on the rise, contributing to the overall increase in cybercrime.
The German cybersecurity market has grown significantly, reaching USD 14.02 billion in 2025 and projected to near USD 23.89 billion by 2030. This growth reflects increased investments in cybersecurity driven by regulatory mandates, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 security imperatives.
Baden-Württemberg, a major industrial and technological hub in Germany, benefits from the national push toward digitalization and Industry 4.0, emphasizing OT/ICS security critical for defense and manufacturing. The ongoing expansion of cloud-native applications, AI-driven threat detection, and compliance with Germany’s regulatory framework supports the defense sector’s ability to strengthen cyber defenses and resilience.
Baden-Württemberg is a focal point in Germany’s defense industry development, advancing cybersecurity and digital transformation efforts to mitigate these growing risks. As one of the most important locations for the defense and security industry in Germany, Baden-Württemberg boasts technological diversity ranging from satellite technology to networked cloud to vehicle manufacturers.
The State Ministry of Baden-Württemberg is bringing together actors from the economy, science, and the military to find solutions together. The Baden-Württemberg innovation program "Invest BW" has always been open to actors in the security and defense sector, and the industry was mentioned in the current call on May 8 to support companies and research institutes. The deadline for project outlines is July 8, 2025.
Furthermore, the second BOS Day of the Staatsanzeiger on Civil-Military Cooperation will take place on November 11, 2025. For more information and registration, visit BOS Day 2025 - Staatsanzeiger Academy.
The state government of Baden-Württemberg has exchanged views with companies in the summer of 2024 regarding the transfer of jobs from the struggling automotive and supplier industry to the security and defense industry.
Hardly any industry is as closely linked to security and defense as the aerospace and defense sector, which is needed for navigation, communication, and Earth observation. Universities in Baden-Württemberg may need to revise their guidelines to accommodate an increase in defense research, as there is no legal civilian clause in the country.
Intelligence services from Russia are active in Germany, with incidents of sabotage acts, espionage, and disinformation campaigns. Space is expected to become even more military, as announced by Airbus.
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The cybersecurity market in Germany, impacted by the surge in cybercrime cases, reached USD 14.02 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 23.89 billion by 2030, driven by increased investments in cybersecurity from the finance, defense, and technology sectors. In light of this, Baden-Württemberg, a major industrial and technological hub, is advancing cybersecurity and digital transformation efforts in response to the growing risks, with a focus on OT/ICS security critical for defense and manufacturing.
