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Automakers eye defence contracts as civilian sales falter
Original: From pickups to idle plants: automakers seek lifeline from defence boom
Automakers are exploring a pivot into defence manufacturing, repurposing pickup production lines and idle plants to build military hardware as a buffer against weak civilian demand. The idea of car factories serving a global defence boom is drawing attention as manufacturers look for new revenue streams amid slowing vehicle sales and underused capacity.
Why now: Weak civilian vehicle demand is pushing carmakers toward lucrative defence contracts.
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