Volkswagen Builds Military Equipment

Volkswagen open to building military equipment for German army Europe’s biggest carmaker prepares for approach from defence industry Matt Oliver Industry Editor Related Topics Volkswagen, Germany, Defence industry 11 March 2025 4:00pm GMT Gift this article free A Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg, northern Germany. The carmaker has been running plants at below capacity. Credit: Sean Gallup/Getty Images

A news article screenshot shows a red Volkswagen car body being assembled in a factory, beneath a headline saying the company may build military equipment for the German army. The humorous effect comes from the contrast between the serious military headline and the ordinary civilian car production shown in the image, making it suitable as an ironic reaction to militarization or corporate repurposing. EN: A news article screenshot shows a red Volkswagen car body being assembled in a factory, beneath a headline saying the company may build military equipment for the German army. The humorous effect comes from the contrast between the serious military headline and the ordinary civilian car production shown in the image, making it suitable as an ironic reaction to militarization or corporate repurposing.

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