Volkswagen Might Be Making Arms For Israel (opens in new tab)

Volkswagen is reportedly in the midst of discussions with an Israeli defense company, named Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, about converting its Osnabrück plant to produce weapons. The facility was reportedly in danger of being shuttered indefinitely, with the deal being framed as a way to retain over 2,000 local jobs. Volkswagen Group apparently has ethical concerns regarding the production of offensive weapons, so the talks are reportedly focused on the prospect of the facility…