Strongest Aerospace & Defence Offices in Europe?

Hi everyone!
I am very interested in the defence industry and was wondering what the strongest European offices for this practice across MBB and T2 firms are? I know Bain is particularly strong in Italy for its relationship with Leonardo, and I assume that Munich is also a top A&D office for many firms. Do any other ones stand out?

Thanks!

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, Bain's strength in Italy, particularly due to its relationship with Leonardo, is a notable highlight in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) sector. Munich is indeed another key hub for A&D, given Germany's significant defense industry presence and increased military spending, as seen with companies like Lockheed Martin benefiting from Germany's modernization efforts.

While specific details about other standout European offices for MBB and T2 firms in A&D aren't explicitly mentioned, it's reasonable to infer that offices in regions with strong defense industries—such as the UK (London) and France (Paris)—could also be influential due to their proximity to major defense contractors and government defense initiatives.

Sources: BTC To The Rescue | The Daily Peel | 3/2/22, Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Industry Group, Mixed Markets | The Daily Peel | 5/17/22, Is there HONESTLY a difference in the quality of work between Strategy& (Tier 2 consulting) and MBB?, European M&A League Tables - Strongest banks, trends and key observations

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