Salzgitter Group, along with Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, received material approval for its SECURE 500® protection steel from the German Military Technical Center 91. The steel is now authorized for military use in armored vehicles and defense systems. Rigorous testing confirmed its weldability, ballistic resistance, and performance under blasts. This success positions Salzgitter AG as a leading contributor to European defense capabilities in response to rising geopolitical tensions.