Volkswagen in talks to convert German plant for missile defence production Volkswagen in talks to convert German plant for missile defence production Manufacturing Author Utkarsh Roshan Mar 24, 2026, 18:11 PM Volkswagen is in discussions with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems over a potential agreement to convert one of its German factories to produce missile defence components, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the discussions. The proposed partnership would involve repurposing Volksw ...

Volkswagen to pivot one plant to missile defence production for Israel's Rafael, FT reports | Reuters Skip to main content Exclusive news, data and analytics for financial market professionalsLearn more aboutRefinitiv A VW logo is pictured at the company's headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, October 28, 2024. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab March 24 (Reuters) - Volkswagen (VOWG.DE), opens new tabis in talks with Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems over a deal that would sh ...