Volkswagen to Convert German Factory to Defense Equipment Amid Plant Closure Threat

Volkswagen plans to convert one of its German factories to produce defense equipment, a strategic pivot as it faces potential closure of up to four plants due to weak demand, high costs, and Chinese competition. The move signals a shift in German industrial capacity toward military production, though details on which factory and timeline remain unclear. This marks a notable alignment of civilian automaker capacity with defense needs, potentially reshaping regional supply chains.