{"id":8088,"date":"2026-07-28T11:09:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T09:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ic-steiermark.at.w02242c6.kasserver.com\/fokusthemen\/security-defence\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T12:54:14","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:54:14","slug":"security-defence","status":"publish","type":"fokusthemen","link":"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/fokusthemen\/security-defence\/","title":{"rendered":"Security &#038; Defence"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div id=\"standard-header-block_228a14985911e3826f3353cf12cf582f\" class=\"module module-standard-header pt-0 pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"standard-header-top bg-main\">\n                <nav class=\"breadcrumbs mb-4\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/home\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/home.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><span class=\"sr-only\">Home<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/nav>                <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row justify-content-between align-items-lg-end gap-3\">\n                    <div class=\"standard-header-text\">\n                                                    <h1 class=\"\">Security &#038; Defence: A Growth Market of Increasing Importance<\/h1>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mt-3\"><p>Security- and defence-related markets are gaining significant importance across Europe. This is creating new business fields for Styrian industrial and technology companies \u2013 ranging from specialized supply solutions to technologies with dual-use potential. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"d-flex flex-wrap gap-2 justify-content-lg-end\">\n                                                    <div class=\"btn flex-shrink-0\">\n                                <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                                    Start Export Consulting                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            \n                            <div class=\"standard-header-facts\">\n                    <div class=\"facts-slider row g-0\">\n                                                    <div class=\"col-lg standard-header-fact\">\n                                                                    <p class=\"fact-number\">\u20ac418 billion<br \/>\r\n<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-subline\">EU defence spending in 2025<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-description mt-3\">Rising budgets are creating new business opportunities for specialized suppliers, technology companies, and industrial partners.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"col-lg standard-header-fact\">\n                                                                    <p class=\"fact-number\">+19%<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-subline\">Growth 2023\u21922024<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-description mt-3\">This strong market momentum offers companies additional opportunities to position themselves early in new supply chains and partnerships.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"col-lg standard-header-fact\">\n                                                                    <p class=\"fact-number\">\u20ac13 billion (+20%)<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-subline\">R&#038;D spending in 2024<\/p>\n                                                                                                    <p class=\"fact-description mt-3\">Investments in research and development (R&#038;D) are increasing demand for innovative technologies, components, and dual-use solutions.<\/p>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"text-image-block_cee1f47f5295a5516ed74ba15c971578\" class=\"module module-text-image pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"row justify-content-between g-0 gy-0 gx-lg-4 \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 text-image-media text-image-media--big\">\n                                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"893\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense.jpeg\" class=\"text-image-img\" alt=\"Radar graphic over a digital world map \u2013 symbol for Security &amp; Defence\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-1024x572.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-768x429.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-1536x858.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-400x223.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-800x447.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-950x530.jpeg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-1200x670.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-1600x893.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Security-Defense-1900x1061.jpeg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>                                                            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between\">\n                    <div class=\"text-image-text-inner gap-5 p-4 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between bg-grey\">\n                        <div>\n                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-3 text-blue\">Where Business Opportunities Arise for Companies<\/h2>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor mb-4 col-lg-10 \"><p>Security &#038; Defence is not a single, unified market, but a cross-technology, cross-industry environment. Opportunities arise especially where industrial expertise, high quality standards, and specialized technologies meet concrete security and defence requirements.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nFor Styrian companies, existing expertise in mechanical engineering, mobility, aerospace, electronics, sensor technology, materials, digitalization, cybersecurity, or production technology can become relevant. Many solutions were originally developed for civilian applications and may also hold dual-use potential, depending on the technology, field of application, and end use.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Important<\/strong>: Whether a product, software, or technology is classified as a dual-use or defence good under export control law depends on its specific technical classification and the particular business undertaking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"quote-module-block_e17c2b478098eb494913c7e80ae23e07\" class=\"module module-quote-module pn-0\">\r\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\r\n            <div class=\"quote-slider-wrapper position-relative\">\r\n                \r\n                                    <div class=\"quote-slider\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"quote-slide with-image bigger-quote\">\r\n                                                                    <div class=\"quote-image\">\r\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ICS_Quote_KHA.jpg\" alt=\"Karl Hartleb, Managing Director of ICS\" \/>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                                <div class=\"quote-card \">\r\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"quote-icon mb-2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/quote.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor quote-text\"><p>Entering the Security &#038; Defence sector starts with identifying where your own technology meets concrete requirements. We support Styrian companies in assessing fields of application, building relevant contacts, and exploring international business opportunities. <\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                                                                                                                <p class=\"person mt-1\">Karl Hartleb | Managing Director of the ICS<\/p>\r\n                                                                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"events-preview-block_d6b6c354303f2938d020b01d797c2bb2\" class=\"module module-events-preview pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"events-preview-headline-bar bg-main d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center flex-wrap gap-4\">\n                                            <h2 class=\"mb-0\">Events on This Focus Topic<\/h2>\n                                                                <div class=\"btn \">\n                            <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/events\/?themenfokus=security-defence\" target=\"_self\">\n                                More Events on Security &amp; Defence                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"events-preview-grid row g-0\">\n                                            <div class=\"col-lg-3 events-preview-card-col\">\n                            <a class=\"events-preview-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/events\/sidec-defence-trade-fair\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                                <h3 class=\"events-preview-title mb-2 is-external\">SIDEC Defence Trade Fair<\/h3>\n                                <div class=\"events-preview-meta d-flex flex-column gap-1\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"events-info-item\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/calendar.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                            10. 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November 2025<\/span> <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Construction &amp; Infrastructure <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Creative Industries <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Food, Trade &amp; Consumer Goods <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Geopolitics <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Green Tech, Energy &amp; Sustainability <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Health <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Industry, Mechanical Engineering &amp; Materials <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Latest News <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Mobility <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Security &amp; Defence <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Technology &amp; AI <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Belgium <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> France <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Germany <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Ireland <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Italy <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Netherlands <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Portugal <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Spain <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Sweden <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Switzerland <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> United Kingdom                                    <\/p>\n                                    <div class=\"more-posts-bottom mt-2\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"more-posts-title\">Review | Business Delegate Consultation Day Northern, Western and Southern Europe @Graz<\/h3>\n                                                                                    <p class=\"more-posts-desc mt-2\">The visit of the Austrian business delegates to Graz began with an intensive and informative kick-off. As part of a meet-up, a total of nine Styrian COMET research centers introduced themselves to our eleven business delegates from Northern, Western and Southern Europe in the morning\u2014following opening remarks by Provincial Councillor Willibald Ehrenh\u00f6fer. The aim of the meeting was to promote and deepen dialogue and to further expand international networking.<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"more-posts-arrow\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"col-lg-6 more-posts-card-col\">\n                            <a class=\"more-posts-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/news\/security-defense-future-market-with-potential-for-styrian-companies\/\">\n                                <div class=\"more-posts-image\">\n                                                                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adobe-stock_115460256-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"more-posts-img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adobe-stock_115460256-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adobe-stock_115460256-300x187.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adobe-stock_115460256-1024x640.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adobe-stock_115460256-768x480.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adobe-stock_115460256-1536x959.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adobe-stock_115460256-2048x1279.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adobe-stock_115460256-400x250.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adobe-stock_115460256-800x500.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adobe-stock_115460256-950x593.jpeg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adobe-stock_115460256-1200x750.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adobe-stock_115460256-1600x999.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adobe-stock_115460256-1900x1187.jpeg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>                                                                    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"more-posts-text\">\n                                    <p class=\"more-posts-meta\">\n                                        <span class=\"more-posts-date\">10. October 2025<\/span> <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Latest News <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Security &amp; Defence <span class=\"more-posts-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Technology &amp; AI                                    <\/p>\n                                    <div class=\"more-posts-bottom mt-2\">\n                                        <h3 class=\"more-posts-title\">Security &#038; Defense | Future Market with Potential for Styrian Companies<\/h3>\n                                                                                    <p class=\"more-posts-desc mt-2\">The topics of Security &amp; Defense are increasingly coming into focus in an ever more complex geopolitical situation. While new key technologies are continuously being developed specifically for this sector, dual-use technologies \u2013 i.e., solutions originally designed for the civilian sector \u2013 are also gaining increasing importance for security and defense-related applications.<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/arrow-right.svg\" class=\"more-posts-arrow\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"success-stories-preview-block_4dfc0a712b99b3256ab103005c8b16be\" class=\"module module-success-stories-preview pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"success-stories-headline-bar bg-dark d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center flex-wrap gap-4\">\n                                            <h2 class=\"mb-0\">Success Stories on This Focus Topic<\/h2>\n                                                                <div class=\"btn white\">\n                            <a class=\"d-flex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/news-insights\/success-stories\/?themenfokus=security-defence\" target=\"_self\">\n                                More Success Stories on Security &amp; 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Especially when global demand for a product like ours grows rapidly within a very short time, you need reliable, stable sources of information on the ground and partners to handle the process.&quot;<\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"success-stories-person mt-2\">DI (FH) Sandra Slavinec | charismaTec OG<\/p>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"success-stories-slide-wrap\">\n                                <a class=\"success-stories-slide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/success_stories\/on-the-same-wavelength-worldwide\/\">\n                                    <div class=\"success-stories-image\">\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2011-e1586251387545.jpg\" class=\"success-stories-img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2011-e1586251387545.jpg 1834w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2011-e1586251387545-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2011-e1586251387545-1024x979.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2011-e1586251387545-768x734.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2011-e1586251387545-1536x1468.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2011-e1586251387545-400x382.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2011-e1586251387545-800x765.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2011-e1586251387545-950x908.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2011-e1586251387545-1200x1147.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/img_2011-e1586251387545-1600x1529.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"success-stories-text bg-grey justify-content-lg-between\">\n                                        <div>\n                                            <p class=\"success-stories-meta\">\n                                                Success Story                                            <\/p>\n                                                                                            <p class=\"success-stories-preview-text mt-4\">On the same wavelength worldwide<\/p>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"success-stories-quote mt-4\">&quot;The ICS supports companies step by step \u2013 from defining a new target region and suggesting and selecting potential partners to funding marketing expenses \u2013 it&#039;s extremely helpful.&quot;<\/div>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"success-stories-person mt-2\">Kurt Kerschat | Scotty Group Austria GmbH<\/p>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"contact-person-block_41304e123ab1d2c204198aa85f8a53a0\" class=\"module module-contact-person pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n            <div class=\"row g-0 gy-4 gx-lg-4\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n                    <div class=\"contact-person-text bg-dark max-height\">\n                                                    <h2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4\">Expert consulting \u2013 directly accessible<\/h2>\n                                                                            <div class=\"editor\"><p>Our expert provides reliable advice on all questions related to the Security &#038; Defence sector<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"col-lg-6\">\n                        <div class=\"bg-grey contact-person-grid contact-person-grid--stacked contact-person-grid--single row g-0\">\n                                                            <div class=\"col-12 contact-person-card\">\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-photo\">\n                                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karl-Hartleb_hp.jpg\" class=\"contact-person-img\" alt=\"Karl Hartleb, Managing Director of ICS\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karl-Hartleb_hp.jpg 1802w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karl-Hartleb_hp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karl-Hartleb_hp-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karl-Hartleb_hp-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karl-Hartleb_hp-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karl-Hartleb_hp-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karl-Hartleb_hp-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karl-Hartleb_hp-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karl-Hartleb_hp-950x949.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karl-Hartleb_hp-1200x1199.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/KH_Karl-Hartleb_hp-1600x1599.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"contact-person-info\">\n                                                                                    <p class=\"size-2 text-main fw-bold\">Karl Hartleb<\/p>\n                                                                                                                            <p class=\"team-position text-main\">Managing Director<\/p>\n                                                                                <div class=\"team-contact d-flex flex-column mt-1\">\n                                                                                            <a href=\"tel:+43%20316%20601%20400\">T +43 316 601 400<\/a>\n                                                                                                                                                                                    <a href=\"mailto:karl.hartleb@ic-steiermark.at\">E karl.hartleb@ic-steiermark.at<\/a>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                    <a class=\"contact-person-linkedin mt-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karl-hartleb\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"LinkedIn\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/linkedin-dark.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"links-downloads-block_86adcc8c561b9008bed739fbe0d97676\" class=\"module module-links-downloads pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"bg-grey link-headline\">\n                    <h2>Contact Points for Security &amp; Defence<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"links-downloads-list\">\n                                            <a class=\"links-downloads-item\" href=\"https:\/\/acstyria.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                            <span class=\"links-downloads-label\">\n                                ACstyria Mobility Cluster                                                            <\/span>\n                            <span class=\"links-downloads-icon is-link\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/arrow-left.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                                            <a class=\"links-downloads-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wko.at\/asw\/arge-sicherheit-und-wirtschaft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                            <span class=\"links-downloads-label\">\n                                ARGE Defence Economy &amp; Security                                                            <\/span>\n                            <span class=\"links-downloads-icon is-link\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/arrow-left.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                                            <a class=\"links-downloads-item\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwet.gv.at\/Themen\/Exportkontrolle\/Export.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                            <span class=\"links-downloads-label\">\n                                BMWET &#8211; Export Control                                                            <\/span>\n                            <span class=\"links-downloads-icon is-link\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/wp-content\/themes\/ics\/img\/arrow-left.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div id=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d\" class=\"module module-faq pn-0\">\n        <div class=\"container trans\">\n                            <div class=\"faq-headline bg-main\">\n                    <h2>FAQ <\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"faq-list\">\n                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                            <h3 class=\"faq-question-wrap\">\n                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\" id=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-question-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-answer-0\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">What does dual use mean for companies?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-answer-0\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-question-0\">\n                                <p>Dual use refers to goods, software, or technologies that can be used for both civilian and military purposes. Whether a specific solution is subject to export control must be assessed based on its technical characteristics, the relevant control lists, and the end use and destination country. <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                            <h3 class=\"faq-question-wrap\">\n                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\" id=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-question-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-answer-1\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Which companies can be relevant in the Security &amp; Defence sector?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-answer-1\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-question-1\">\n                                <p>Not only traditional defence companies. Suppliers and technology companies from fields such as mechanical engineering, mobility, aerospace, electronics, sensor technology, materials, cybersecurity, or production technology can also bring relevant expertise and dual-use potential. <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                            <h3 class=\"faq-question-wrap\">\n                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\" id=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-question-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-answer-2\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">What do I need to consider when exporting dual-use goods?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-answer-2\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-question-2\">\n                                <p>Exports to third countries and certain other transactions may be controlled or subject to authorization. Companies should assess goods classification, recipient, destination country, end use, sanctions, and embargoes at an early stage. The competent export control authority in Austria is the BMWET.  <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                            <h3 class=\"faq-question-wrap\">\n                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\" id=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-question-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-answer-3\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">How do I find international business opportunities in the Security &amp; Defence sector?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-answer-3\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-question-3\">\n                                <p>Access is often gained through specialized networks, industry events, international procurement and cooperation formats, as well as direct contacts with system integrators, public contracting authorities, and supply chains. The ICS supports companies with international positioning and business development. <\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"faq-item\">\n                            <h3 class=\"faq-question-wrap\">\n                                <button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-question\" id=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-question-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-answer-4\">\n                                    <span class=\"faq-question-text\">Who supports Styrian companies in Security &amp; Defence?<\/span>\n                                    <span class=\"faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"faq-answer editor\" id=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-answer-4\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-block_6161d90ccb44453bd52b82e8bc7f9b5d-question-4\">\n                                <p>For international marketing and export questions, the ICS is your point of contact. In addition, ACstyria brings together expertise on Security &#038; Defence in Styria, while the BMWET is responsible for export control. 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