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Volkswagen to convert German car plant to produce Israeli defense equipment

Volkswagen has announced plans to convert its factory in Osnabrück, Germany, into a production site for Israeli defense equipment. The facility will be sold to an Israeli investment firm, with an initial agreement to manufacture components for Rafael's air defense systems. This marks a shift in the plant's purpose from automotive manufacturing to military technology production. The decision reflects broader trends of international collaboration in defense industries.

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Volkswagen to convert German car plant to produce Israeli defense equipment

Volkswagen has announced plans to convert its factory in Osnabrück, Germany, into a production site for Israeli defense equipment. The facility will be sold to an Israeli investment firm, with an initial agreement to manufacture components for Rafael's air defense systems. This marks a shift in the plant's purpose from automotive manufacturing to military technology production. The decision reflects broader trends of international collaboration in defense industries.

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