Bundeswehr Chief Buyer Sees Potential for Tank Construction at Vw

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The President of the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw), Anette Lehnigk-Emden, considers it conceivable that large industrial groups such as Volkswagen could also produce military equipment such as tanks if necessary. "Volkswagen, John Deere or others could also build tanks and large transmissions," said the BAAINBw President in a conversation with the "Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung" (NOZ). Howeve…

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The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) sees industrial corporations like Volkswagen as potential tank producers—they're just heavier. The steel company Thyssenkrupp's defense sector is booming, but its naval division can't fully compensate for the weaknesses of the automotive and construction industries.

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The president of the Bundeswehr Procurement Office (BAAINBw), Anette Lehnigk-Emden, believes it is conceivable that large industrial groups such as Volkswagen could also produce military equipment such as tanks if required. “Volkswagen, John Deere or others could also build tanks and large transmissions,” the BAAINBW President told the “Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung.” However, this would not be possible without significant changes. According to Lehni…

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Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung [Newsroom]Osnabrück (ots) - The President of the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use of the Bundeswehr (BAAINBw), Anette Lehnigk-Emden, considers it conceivable that large industrial groups such as Volkswagen could also use military equipment if necessary ... Continue reading here...Original content of: Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung, transmitted by news up-to-date

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BAAINBw President Annette Lehnigk-Emden believes that the production of armaments at VW is basically feasible, but that is not without challenges.