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Osnabrück plant

Germany's Volkswagen to work with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems to make Iron Dome missiles

SUMMARY

Volkswagen will transition production at its Osnabrück plant in Germany to missile defense, partnering with Israeli firm Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, known for the Iron Dome.

This move, reported by the Financial Times, aims to save around 2,300 jobs.

It signals a major shift for Volkswagen, utilizing its manufacturing capabilities for defense purposes.

The collaboration highlights the increasing integration of the European defense industry and Germany's growing involvement in military supply chains due to escalating geopolitical tensions.


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