Volkswagen Willing to Re-Open Military Equipment Production for Germany
Automobile developer Volkswagen has announced its intent to build tactical capabilities for the German Armed Forces.
The objective, revealed by company CEO Oliver Blume, is expected to support Berlin’s ongoing defense modernization projects as well as the country’s supply chain amidst concerns with its industrial partner, the US.
Blume noted that the Wolfsburg-based firm is open to expanding its production capacity and is willing to explore related approaches, but has not yet been approached by potential collaborators.
“First off, I think, given the current geopolitical situation, what we are seeing now in Germany and Europe is exactly the right decisions, in the sense that we need to invest more in order to be safe again,” Blume said in an interview with The Telegraph.