Article

Founders of the defense start-up Helsing have been named Germany's young entrepreneurs of the year, reflecting a significant resurgence in the country's defense sector amid plans to nearly triple military spending to $180 billion by 2029. Valued at $14 billion, Helsing's rise symbolizes a shift back to weapons manufacturing, with the number of firms in the industry nearly doubling in the past year. This growth marks a departure from Germany's post-World War II pacifist stance, indicating a reduced controversy surrounding defense production.