Volkswagen in talks to make missile defense parts at German plant

Volkswagen is reportedly in discussions with Israeli defense company Rafael to produce components for Israel's Iron Dome air defense system at its Osnabrück plant in Germany. The talks come as Volkswagen's largest investor is increasing its focus on defense following an earnings decline. Volkswagen has denied plans to produce weapons at the Osnabrück facility, but the discussions suggest a potential shift toward defense manufacturing alongside its automotive operations.