Berlin governing mayor Kai Wegner said the defence industry is becoming more important in the Berlin-Brandenburg region’s aerospace strategy, as local leaders seek to expand the area’s role in aviation and space activity. The remarks came ahead of the opening of the ILA at Schönefeld.
Wegner made the comments alongside Brandenburg minister-president Dietmar Woidke, with regional officials presenting the event as a platform for high-tech industry and defence technology. The focus links civil aviation, space activity and military-related manufacturing more closely within the same industrial base.
The Berlin-Brandenburg cluster is being positioned as a stronger competitor to Bavaria in aviation and space, while the ILA remains a major showcase for the region. Coverage around the event points to more exhibitors, more than 100 aircraft and helicopters, and a prominent lineup of guests, underlining the scale of the gathering.