Daimler Truck expands global defence business with rebrand

Defence is becoming an increasingly important business area for Daimler Truck. With the launch of the new global brand “Daimler Truck Defence,” the company is bringing together its global defence activities under one unified identity and aligning the business for sustained international growth. Going forward, the portfolio will not only include vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Trucks but will also be progressively expanded to incorporate solutions from other global Daimler Truck vehicle portfolios and brands. To support this growth strategy, Daimler Truck will invest a mid-three-digit million-euro amount over the coming years to expand its engineering, manufacturing, sales and service capabilities. The objective is to provide governments worldwide with an even broader range of military mobility and logistics solutions. Approximately 1,000 employees are currently engaged in the company’s defence business. The growth strategy is being driven primarily from the Wörth site in Germany and is expected to create additional demand for highly qualified specialists. Daimler Truck has set a target of generating €1 billion in defence-related revenue by 2028. Karin Rådström, CEO of Daimler Truck: “Defence is a key pillar of Daimler Truck’s growth strategy. We are making targeted investments in our production facilities, the development of new solutions, and the expansion of our sales and service network. At the same time, we are leveraging Daimler Truck’s global strengths across regions and brands to scale our defence business significantly.” Dennis Kinzelmann, CEO Daimler Truck Defence: “Demand for reliable military mobility is growing worldwide. 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 with high standards. Through Daimler Truck Defence, we are bringing together the full strength of our global brands and capabilities under one global brand. Our ambition is clear: to become one of the leading providers of military mobility solutions through our global technology and production network. For military personnel in the field, reliability, readiness and support are mission-critical. They remain at the heart of everything we do.” With Daimler Truck Defence, the company establishes a unified global market presence while providing customers with dedicated expertise and mission-specific solutions from a single source. Daimler Truck plans to offer military vehicle solutions based on additional global group vehicle portfolios and brands in their respective markets. The new global brand expands the available product portfolio while unlocking synergies across brands, products, processes and business units. As part of its strategic expansion, Daimler Truck will continue to invest in engineering, manufacturing, sales and service capabilities over the coming years. These investments will support a broader product offering and enable the company to execute military vehicle programs at significantly higher volumes. The strategy is built on Daimler Truck’s global industrial footprint and manufacturing expertise. In addition to highly customized project business, Daimler Truck will increasingly focus on fleet and sustainment programs, which benefit from a wide range of vehicle variants and substantial production volumes. The company’s manufacturing facilities combine the advantages of high-volume commercial vehicle production with dedicated defence expertise. The plants in Wörth am Rhein, Germany, and Molsheim, France, form the backbone of Daimler Truck’s defence manufacturing activities in Europe and enable military variants to be integrated into existing production lines. The company also offers local assembly of militarized Mercedes-Benz trucks in customer countries. Daimler Truck is further expanding its global service and support network. With approximately 5,000 service locations across more than 160 countries and a comprehensive spare-parts supply chain, the company already ensures high operational readiness for vehicles deployed worldwide. Continued investments will further improve parts availability and service responsiveness across key regions. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]