From 2024 to 2028, Germany's aerospace industry is forecasted to witness a significant decline in business enterprise expenditure on R&D as a percentage of manufacturing BERD. Starting at 1.36% in 2024, the value is expected to decrease progressively to just 0.56% by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decline of 14.71% between 2024 and 2025 and a consistent downtrend throughout the period. The forecasted Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is negative, indicating a steady contraction in R&D investment.

Future trends to watch include:

The impact of this declining investment on innovation and competitiveness in the German aerospace sector.
Potential policy responses or strategic adjustments by businesses to reverse or mitigate this downward trend.
The influence of broader economic conditions on aerospace R&D investment.