08/01/2026 - “The third consecutive increase in order intake is a good sign. However, without considering the large orders driven mainly by armament, the gains are considerably more modest. At least the low point appears to have been reached. An upswing in the industry, however, is by no means a given, as structural problems at the German location, such as high costs, high taxes, and excessive bureaucracy, remain unresolved. These continue to strongly burden the competitiveness of companies.”