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Defense

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Sovereign engineering solutions designed to deliver where performance is non-negotiable.

Private defence industry and armed forces face rising pressure to strengthen readiness and scale up their production — ensuring interoperability, speed and sovereign capabilities.

Rising geopolitical tensions, fragmented systems, and ageing equipment are putting private defence industry and armed forces under pressure to act faster and more jointly. Strengthening readiness now requires interoperable systems, rapid deployment capabilities, and sovereign solutions ensuring strategic independence.

Bernd Schaefer

Managing Director

Resilient defence in a rapidly shifting threat landscape.

+30%
Defence readiness uplift with smart predictive maintenance.
+25%
Increase in mission efficiency with automation & AI-enabled operations.
>90%
Target NATO objective for multi-domain interoperability.
>15%
Projected annual growth in unmanned military systems, with UGVs forecast at 18.70% CAGR and UAVs at 16.40% CAGR through 2034.

What P3 contributes to your success in defence.

We define clear and actionable strategies and structures to make your project or organization successful.

75%

of defence projects or programs have significant problems (exceeding budget, overrunning time, lacking in performance).

Strategy & Concepts

Clear objectives supported by roles, committees, and structures.

Project Management

Aligned roadmap with clear measures & responsibilities.

Transformation

Stakeholder-specific needs and measures.

Training

Ensuring sustainable establishment of changes.
We develop and implement end-to-end customer-centred digital products and services.

1,000+

IT engineers who develop services and products (onshore / nearshore / offshore).

Web, App & AR/VR Development

iOS, Android, Cross Platform, UX/UI Development, 3D Modelling, AR/VR, Web & native desktop.

Data Analysis & Machine Learning

AI solutions, cognitive services, chatbots, big data analytics, voice assistance and computer vision.

Backend/Cloud/DevOps

Cloud Strategy & Development, Backend & API Development, DevOps, Container-based Development.

Embedded Systems

Android Automotive Infotainment Platform, Proof of Concept Development, Prototyping on popular Mainboards.
We help our customers manage technical complexity and develop secure, connected products — with integrated solutions for systems engineering, functional safety, and cybersecurity.

0%

tolerance for unmanaged risk across systems engineering, functional safety and cybersecurity.

Systems Engineering

Requirements Engineering, System Architecture / System Design, Verification & Validation.

Functional Safety & System Safety

e.g. ISO 26262, IEC 61508, MIL-STD-882E.

Cyber Security

ISO/IEC 27001, NIS2, CRA and penetration testing.

Product Compliance

Managing regulatory, safety and security requirements across the development lifecycle.
We provide transparency regarding risks and develop effective protection strategies for critical infrastructure and systems.

€290 BN

in damages resulting from the theft of data and IT equipment, digital and analogue industrial espionage, or sabotage in 2025 in Germany alone.

Security Assessments

Risk and vulnerability analysis.

Resilience Concepts

Crisis-ready infrastructure.

Incident Response

Preparedness and recovery plans.

Business Continuity

Maintaining critical operations during disruption, crisis, and recovery.
We are your reliable partner for the full testing lifecycle.

~45%

of total development time and costs are caused by testing, verification and validation on average, varying by system, component and product.

Test Concept

Structured testing for efficiency and fast feedback.

Test Planning

Feasible plan consistent with the referring test concept.

Test Execution

According to test specs and/or applying standards.

Test Reporting

Transparent and real-time data to ensure quick decisions.
We support you from initial analysis through concept and ramp-up to ensure the required production volume and quality are achieved.

30%

of cost increases are caused by supply chain issues, such as missing or delayed components.

Planning

Comprehensive planning and optimization, supported by simulation.

Industrialization

Considering all aspects required for a successful launch.

Ramp-up

Quickly achieving the desired quantity and quality.

Supply Chain Management

Building resilient supply chains and preventing supply bottlenecks.

What you gain with P3.

Measurable outcomes for sovereign defence capabilities.

Faster Implementation

Accelerated project delivery through proven methods and deep defence experience.

Minimizing Risks

We minimize technical, safety-related, and regulatory risks so that our customers can plan and successfully carry out their projects.

Smart Processes

Harmonize processes and interfaces, accelerate operations and improve efficiency across private industry and public institutions.

End-to-End Delivery

Strategy, technology and execution from one partner — reducing complexity and risk.

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