Industry
Defense & Space
Security through technological sovereignty
Overview
The defense industry is facing a historic turning point. In a rapidly changing global security landscape, the issue of "defense capability" has taken on a new strategic priority. This requires not only massive investment, but above all a quantum leap in technology.
Today's modern defense systems are highly complex platforms at the cutting edge of technological development. They bring together expertise from the fields of sensor technology, robotics, AI-supported data analysis, and cybersecurity. The industry operates in a highly regulated environment that places the highest demands on precision, reliability, and confidentiality.
The demand for qualified leaders and specialists who can manage complex large-scale projects while driving forward the digital transformation in defense technology is higher than ever before.
Employment Factor
The European defense industry now employs around 4 million people, with a steadily increasing trend toward highly specialized IT profiles. (Source: Euractiv 2024)
Defense as a growth engine
The sales of leading German arms manufacturers recently rose by an average of around 36%. (Source: SIPRI 2025)
Expertise & Transfer
Even though the defense sector has its own specific rules, we benefit from our in-depth expertise in related key industries. Our experience in the automotive sector (power electronics, system development) and the IT industry (software architecture, cyber security) can be directly transferred to the requirements of modern defense technology.
We understand the complexity of safety-critical systems and have access to talent that is accustomed to working under the highest quality standards (such as ASIL-D or comparable Mil-Specs).
Our structured search process guarantees the necessary discretion that is essential in this sensitive market environment.
What we do
Gebrüder Schwanke supports companies in closing the gap between traditional engineering and disruptive technology. We identify executives who are capable of shortening innovation cycles and strengthening the industrial basis for a technologically sovereign defense architecture.
"In an industry where technological superiority determines safety, the quality of management is the decisive strategic advantage."
We rely on our proven 3-step principle to find individuals who, in addition to professional excellence, also have the necessary understanding of government procurement processes and international cooperation, even in a market with a limited pool of candidates.
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We support you with:
- Executive search
- Assessment and Leadership
- Organizational development
- Employer branding
- Knowledge management
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