Rafael Close to Buying VW Plant
The deal is expected to prevent thousands of layoffs and retrain about 2,300 workers for missile-defense production, Reuters reported.
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From cars to missiles: Rafael takes over Volkswagen plant in Germany
Israel’s Rafael has agreed to acquire a Volkswagen plant in Osnabrück, Germany, repurposing it to produce Iron Dome interceptor components; the deal, backed by Berlin, is expected to save 2,300 jobs and boost Germany’s domestic defense industry
Rafael, the Israeli arms giant behind the Iron Dome, is about to buy a Volkswagen plant in Germany. An industrial conversion that speaks volumes about the global geopolitical context.
From Cars to Missiles: How a German Volkswagen Plant Transformed Its Production
In a surprising turn of events marking a significant shift in industrial focus, Israeli defense contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has taken over a former Volkswagen manufacturing plant in Germany. The facility, once dedicated to automobile production, is set to be repurposed for the development and assembly of advanced missile systems. This strategic move underscores Rafael’s expanding presence in the European defense sector and highlig…
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