# Rafael is in talks to take over Volkswagen's Osnabruck plant, a German lawmaker says.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-30 · Middle East Monitor*

## Key points

- Israeli defense firm Rafael is in talks to take over Volkswagen's Osnabruck plant after 2027.
- The plant could be repurposed to produce Iron Dome components, including heavy trucks and launchers.
- Volkswagen CEO confirmed negotiations with defense firms and expects a decision by the end of 2024.
- Critics and opposition parties in Germany are opposing potential military production at the Osnabruck facility.

**Companies:** Volkswagen
**Countries:** Israel, Germany

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