Volkswagen to make Israel's Iron Dome parts at threatened German plant — and save 2,300 jobs

Volkswagen is in talks to convert its Osnabrück plant from car manufacturing to producing components for Israel’s Iron Dome air defence system, partnering with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems. The plan aims to preserve and potentially expand jobs at the facility, which faces uncertainty after 2027. No final agreement has been reached, and Volkswagen has ruled out direct weapons manufacturing while evaluating multiple options for the site.