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Volkswagen considers defense production for struggling German factory

Volkswagen is planning a defense-related future for a struggling factory in Germany.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 8, 2026, 12:08 PM UTC.

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A shift toward defense production could affect industrial capacity and European defense supply chains.

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