https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/volkswagen-strikes-deal-with-israel-investment-firm-to-turn-car-plant-into-defense-facilityContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/volkswagen-strikes-deal-with-israel-investment-firm-to-turn-car-plant-into-defense-facilityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/volkswagen-strikes-deal-with-israel-investment-firm-to-turn-car-plant-into-defense-facility#u62275Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:07:47 +0000Volkswagen has reached an agreement with Israeli investment firm Aurelius to convert a former car plant in Lower Saxony into a defense hub. Rafael will use the site to produce components for the Iron Dome missile defense system. The project involves a partnership between Rafael, Aurelius, and the state of Lower Saxony to develop the facility. This transition occurs as Volkswagen undergoes a major overhaul of its operations and seeks a new purpose for the Osnabrück site.Why it mattersThe move aligns with reports that Germany is working toward acquiring the Iron Dome system for its own defense.