German industrial companies, from carmakers to machine builders, are pivoting into defense. Germany now already has more production capacity for conventional ammunition than the United States. Will this help the sector, which has been struggling for years? DW’s The Dip speaks to one CEO, Sebastian Schulte, who’s moving his business in exactly that direction, and Jerry McGinn of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, who specializes in defense and industry. #DWdip #DWbusiness
00:00 From cars to tanks? DW’s Steven Beardsley explains industry crossover
05:32 Why German companies are moving into defense
08:55 The State of German industry today: Is defense driving real technological progress?
14:24 Europe vs US: Defense tensions
19:38 Supply chains & China dependency: Can Europe decouple from China?
22:03 Outro – Scan the QR code to watch full episode
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Co-host: Kassandra Sundt
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