Image 3: Fatmir Veselaj (CEO, Magirus Group) and Klaudia Tanner (Federal Minister of Defence, Austria) in discussion during the event “Security Creates Value” in Vienna (© Magirus)
Magirus discusses security responsibility at Vienna event
Senior representatives from politics, industry and defence gathered in Vienna on 28 April 2026 to discuss the role of security as a shared societal responsibility.
Magirus hosted the exclusive evening at the Ernst Fuchs Museum in cooperation with the international business club GPF Global and the Southeast Europe Business Development Network (SEEBDN).
The event focused on the reshaping of the European security landscape due to geopolitical conflicts and the increasing demands for the protection of critical infrastructure.
Klaudia Tanner, the Federal Minister of Defence for Austria, participated in a fireside chat titled Security Creates Value.
Tanner stated: “A neutral state must be able to defend its neutrality.
“Strengthening security in Europe sustainably requires a joint effort from business, industry, politics and society.”
Industrial turning point for Magirus Defense and Security
The company has successfully launched its Magirus Defense & Security business unit at its Radfeld site following the acquisition of Achleitner Fahrzeugbau.
Fatmir Veselaj, CEO of Magirus Group, joined a panel discussion regarding the industrial turning point and how security acts as a driver for innovation.
The new unit positions the organisation as an integrated systems provider for civil protection, disaster response and tactical solutions for security agencies.
Veselaj said: “In critical situations, every second counts.
“That is why everything we develop and produce must focus on the end user – the emergency personnel who rely on our technology in every situation.”
Industry responsibility involves developing solutions that perform in demanding conditions without waiting for political direction.
“We must not wait for political direction,” Veselaj added.
“We need to act now and develop solutions that perform when it matters most.
“Protection must not become a luxury.
“Our responsibility is to deliver the highest quality at a fair price.”
The dialogue in Vienna emphasised that managing current security challenges requires collaboration between all actors to protect society.