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Volkswagens Osnabrück plant in Germany is considering a significant shift from car production to manufacturing parts for the Iron Dome air defense system, potentially saving all 2,300 jobs. The plants car assembly lines are set to close by 2027 due to industry struggles, and Volkswagens plans to cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030. The German government supports the defense sectors boom since Russias invasion of Ukraine, but challenges like worker retraining and permits may delay the transition. If successful, production could start within 12-18 months, marking Volkswagens largest defense play in decades.

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