Daimler Truck is Significantly Expanding Its Defense Business

Daimler Truck Defense Daimler Truck is Significantly Expanding Its Defense Business

2026-06-16 By Thomas Günnel | Translated by AI 2 min Reading Time

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Daimler Truck is consolidating its defense activities under the new umbrella brand “Daimler Truck Defence.” The manufacturer has set a revenue target of one billion euros for its defense business by 2028.

Daimler Truck is consolidating its defense activities under the "Daimler Truck Defence" brand.

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Daimler Truck is consolidating its defense activities under the umbrella brand “Daimler Truck Defence.” In addition, the commercial vehicle manufacturer plans to invest “a mid-three-digit million euro amount” over the next few years to expand its development, production, sales, and service capabilities.

According to Daimler Truck, the goal is “to provide armed forces worldwide with an even broader range of military mobility and logistics solutions.” With this unified brand identity, Daimler Truck aims to offer specialized expertise and tailored products from a single source in the respective markets.

More Vehicles for the Armed Forces

In addition, the defense portfolio is set to expand. The offering will include a wider range of vehicles, from light multipurpose vehicles to heavy tactical logistics platforms equipped with mission-specific gear. To this end, Daimler Truck plans to incorporate additional brands. This will enable customers to access vehicles with military equipment that are already established and locally available in their respective markets.

Increased Volume—Growth in Wörth am Rhein (Germany)

With its expanded product portfolio, the manufacturer aims to secure military vehicle contracts “in significantly greater volumes.” The locations in Wörth am Rhein and Molsheim, France, are set to form the core of European defense production. According to the commercial vehicle manufacturer, this will allow it to integrate military variants into its existing production lines.

The company plans to expand its operations, particularly at its Wörth am Rhein facility. It also aims to grow its fleet and supply business. Currently, approximately 1,000 people work in the Defence division at Daimler Truck.

Major Contracts for the Defense Division

Daimler Truck views the defense business as a growth driver for the coming years and has recently secured several major contracts. These include a large order from the German Armed Forces for military logistics vehicles in the three-digit range, a contract won from the Canadian Armed Forces in cooperation with General Dynamics Land Systems for at least 1,500 logistics trucks, and a framework agreement with the French Armed Forces in collaboration with Arquus for 7,000 trucks based on the highly off-road capable Zetros.

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