From Cars to Launchers: Volkswagen to Produce Iron Dome in Germany
Volkswagen and Rafael are advancing a joint venture to produce components for Iron Dome systems in Germany. Under the agreement, a German automotive plant is expected to be converted into a military production line.
Assessment
A major German automaker is converting a civilian factory to produce components for Israel's Iron Dome system. This shifts a commercial industrial giant into the defense supply chain, signaling deeper military industrial integration between Israel and Germany. Watch for how this reshapes German procurement policy and whether other European automakers follow.