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Volkswagen AG's subsidiary Traton supplies MAN vehicles to Israel that are converted into the Skunk, a crowd control weapon designed for military occupation, and MAN buses are used by Egged, an Israeli bus company that operates services to illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Legal experts warn that if Volkswagen acts as a state actor in producing Iron Dome components, it could face international legal liability for aiding military operations in Gaza amid ongoing genocide proceedings.
Read more →Legal experts warn VW-Rafael cooperation would violate Germany's Basic Law and ICJ obligations, noting Lower Saxony's major shareholding in VW creates a direct form of state complicity.
Read more →Volkswagen is reportedly exploring a deal to manufacture parts for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defence system at a factory in Germany, marking a significant shift by the struggling carmaker towards military production. According to the Financial Times, the German auto giant has held talks with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems about repurposing its plant in Osnabruck to produce key components for the system, including launch platforms, power units and heavy-duty vehicles used to transport missile batteries. The reported move highlights the pressure facing Germany’s car industry as manufacturers struggle to compete with Chinese electric vehicle makers and falling demand in key markets. It also signals a wider turn towards defence production across parts of German industry, backed by increased military […]
Read more →Volkswagen is in talks with Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to repurpose its Osnabrück plant, manufacturing Iron Dome components including launch platforms, power units, and heavy-duty transport vehicles.
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