Daimler Truck, Europe’s largest truck manufacturer, has announced a major expansion of its defense activities, transforming what was once a secondary division into a strategic priority.
During Eurosatory 2026, the company officially launched the global Daimler Truck Defence brand and set a goal of reaching €1 billion in annual revenue from the military market by 2028, according to information from Defence Blog.
To achieve this objective, the company plans to invest hundreds of millions of euros over the coming years in areas such as engineering, production, sales, and logistics support. “The demand for reliable military mobility is growing worldwide,” said Dennis Kinzelmann, who has been appointed CEO of Daimler Truck Defence.
“With our global manufacturing network, resilient supply chains, strong partnerships, and expanded product portfolio, we can deliver military vehicles and mobility solutions quickly, at scale, and to the highest standards.”
The company already has significant contracts in its order book. Among them is an agreement to supply approximately 7,000 Zetros military trucks to the French Armed Forces, as well as a contract for more than 1,500 logistics vehicles for Canada and additional orders from the German Army.
Daimler Truck’s military portfolio includes models such as the Unimog, Zetros, and Arocs trucks, which are used for transport, logistics, military support operations, and even as air defense platforms. The company also plans to invest in autonomous driving technologies and integration with unmanned systems to meet the needs of modern armed forces.
According to the manufacturer, the expansion will be supported by its global production and service network, which includes thousands of service points in more than 160 countries. The strategy aims to capitalize on rising military spending among NATO countries and other nations that have been strengthening their defense capabilities following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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