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Volkswagen Explores Missile Defense Partnership with Israel's Rafael

First article: 24 mar. 2026, 19:01 | Last update: 24 mar. 2026, 19:01 | 1 source | 1 article
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Volkswagen (VW), the German automotive giant, is considering a surprising move into the defense industry through a potential partnership with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the Israeli company behind the Iron Dome missile defense system. This would represent a significant diversification for VW, moving beyond its traditional focus on car manufacturing.

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VW to shift from cars to missile defence in deal with Israel’s Iron Dome maker Foto: Financial Times
Financial Times 24 mar. 2026, 19:01 (2 hours ago)

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