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From machine tools to military tech: German industry dons fatigues

Defence and security-related firms for the first time have their own section at the world's top industrial fair in Hanover this week -- a sign of the times as Germany embarks on a massive rearmament drive. The Hanover fair dates back to 1947 and has not traditionally featured the defence industry, a legacy of the dark shadow cast by Germany's Nazi and militarist past.

23 Apr 2026 11:35 am