Will Demand for Military Readiness Save Europe's Aging Infrastructure?

Europe's defence spending surge is not only strengthening military capacity but also upgrading the region’s logistics infrastructure. As governments throughout invest in military mobility, infrastructure such as roads, rail networks, ports and terminals are being modernised to facilitate heavy cargo movements. These improvements could mean quicker and more reliable cargo flows for civilian projects as well. Focusing on Germany, Poland, Türkiye and Finland, this feature explores how defence-driven investment is transforming the region's logistics networks.