https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/volkswagen-to-convert-german-car-plant-to-produce-israeli-defense-equipmentContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/volkswagen-to-convert-german-car-plant-to-produce-israeli-defense-equipmenthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/volkswagen-to-convert-german-car-plant-to-produce-israeli-defense-equipment#u61456Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:26:27 +0000Volkswagen has struck a deal with an Israel investment firm and the Israeli defense group Rafael to convert a German car factory into a military production hub. The Osnabrück plant will undergo transformation following the conclusion of vehicle manufacturing at the site next year. The German automaker agreed to repurpose the facility amid a major corporate overhaul to keep the industrial location active. Rafael will serve as the first partner in the newly established defense production center, working alongside Aurelius and the state of Lower Saxony to develop the site.Why it mattersThe transf