# Renk Group defense production expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/renk-group-defense-production-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-24T14:03:58.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Defense supplier Renk Group is significantly expanding its production capacity and business scope to meet rising global demand for armored vehicle technology. To support its ‘Made for Germany’ initiative, the company plans to invest up to 325 million euros by 2028 to modernize facilities and increase annual tank transmission output from fewer than 600 units in 2023 to more than 2,000 units by 2030. This industrial expansion is driven by increased procurement from NATO states following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Recent developments include Italy’s announcement of a combat tank procurement program valued at more than 5 billion euros, which is expected to benefit Renk Group as a key supplier of drive and transmission technology. In addition to manufacturing, the company is targeting significant growth in its aftermarket business, including maintenance and spare parts. Renk Group aims to increase annual aftermarket revenues from approximately 500 million euros to 1 billion euros by 2030, with a long-term goal of reaching 2 billion euros by 2035. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Renk Group poised to benefit from Italy's 5 billion euro tank program Italy's 5 billion euro combat tank procurement program is expected to benefit Renk Group, driving demand for transmission technology and long-term aftermarket services. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/renk-group-poised-to-benefit-from-italys-5-billion-euro-tank-program ### 2026-08-31: Renk Group to more than triple tank transmission production by 2030 Defense supplier Renk Group is scaling tank transmission production from 600 units in 2023 to over 2,000 by 2030, backed by a 325 million euro investment in German facilities. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/renk-to-significantly-increase-tank-transmission-production --- Cite as: Renk Group defense production expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/renk-group-defense-production-expansion