Dilemma for VW and Co.: War machines from the automotive industry

Should the automotive industry enter the arms business? The debate splits workforces and shows the challenges of Germany on its way to defence capability.

German luxury car maker Porsche may start producing tanks and weapons amid problems in the automotive industry in Germany and the country's government's plans to increase defense spending, eSUT reports. According to the publication, after a loss of 20 billion euros in 2024.

The famous company wants to cover huge losses due to the decline of the car business in Germany and shift its focus to the military industry. The company's management plans to enter a profitable sector and is studying the example of Volkswagen, which is also considering the production of weapons for the German army. Porsche last worked with weapons in the 1960s, when it developed and began producing the Leopard 1 tank. Against the backdrop of a …

Talking about innovation in defence, in France, is a perilous exercise. The tech ecosystem sees it as a mined ground, the public debate confuses industrial engagement with bellicism, and the state apparatus remains frozen in a mechanics of heavy calls for tenders and investments planned at ten years. Yet, at the time when conflicts are intensifying at the borders of Europe, ... The article What if France becomes a nation producing weapons... but…