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  • Strategic transaction in the defence sector: CMS advises FFG on its merger with DEUTZ
    09 Jul 2026 2 min read
  • Economic Security in Practice
    12 May 2026 1 min read
  • CMS advises Everfield on the proposed acquisition of OT security specialist Rhebo
    07 May 2026 2 min read

1 specialist practice area in Defense & Security

CMS Defense & Security Taskforce – Your experts on the legal challenges of the security and defense industry

The security and defense industry operates in a highly complex regulated environment. Companies in this sector face demanding legal challenges – from export controls and sanctions to M&A transactions, procurement procedures and offset business. Our Defense & Security Taskforce offers tailor-made legal advice on all relevant issues in the industry.

Our experts have many years of experience in the areas of the German Foreign Trade and Payments Act (AWG), export control, M&A, public procurement law, compliance, ESG & sustainability, protection of classified information and security clearance as well as procurement & production. We support you with in-depth industry knowledge and strategic foresight so that your company can operate securely and in compliance with the law in this sensitive market environment.

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CMS is a member of BDSV (Federation of German Security and Defence Industries).

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Strategic transaction in the defence sector: CMS advises FFG on its merger with DEUTZ

Strategic transaction in the defence sector: CMS advises FFG on its merger with DEUTZ

09 Jul 2026 2 min read
3rd Conference on Economic Security and Market Regulation

3rd Conference on Economic Security and Market Regulation

12 Jun 2026
Economic Security in Practice

Economic Security in Practice

12 May 2026 1 min read
CMS advises Everfield on the proposed acquisition of OT security specialist Rhebo

CMS advises Everfield on the proposed acquisition of OT security specialist Rhebo

07 May 2026 2 min read
Space & Dispute Resolution: legal disputes in space?

Space & Dispute Resolution: legal disputes in space?

02 Mar 2026 10 min read
From a recreational item to military goods: authorisation requirements for drones

From a recreational item to military goods: authorisation requirements for drones

26 Feb 2026 12 min read
The German Government's Space Safety and Security Strategy

The German Government's Space Safety and Security Strategy

11 Dec 2025 6 min read
Protection of secrets in defence M&A and industrial transformation

Protection of secrets in defence M&A and industrial transformation

03 Dec 2025 4 min read

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