# VW chief executive Oliver Blume told investors that the group was in advanced talks with defence companies over the plant.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-30 · Reuters*

## Key points

- Volkswagen is in advanced talks to repurpose a car plant for missile parts production with Rafael.
- VW has ruled out weapons production at the plant but may allow manufacturing of missile motors.
- Rafael intends to build missile components at the VW site, with explosives being produced elsewhere.
- The German government seeks to keep defence technologies and project control within Germany.
- Defence companies see partnerships with automakers as a way to achieve large-scale production.

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

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