Constructorii auto caută oportunităţi în industria de apărare, pe fondul încetinirii vânzărilor de maşini

Western automakers are seeking to leverage increased defense spending to boost vehicle sales and utilize excess manufacturing capacity, but military contracts may not offset declining auto sales and competition from China. Companies like Ford, GM, and Jaguar Land Rover are bidding for military contracts with modified versions of their existing vehicles. Despite rising military expenditures in Europe and North America, industry analysts believe the financial impact on automakers will be limited. GM's defense division anticipates generating $700 million this year, but this will still represent a small fraction of its overall revenue. Traditional automakers are losing market share to local Chinese competitors, while also facing excess production capacity. Selling surplus factories to defense firms may provide a more tangible benefit than converting auto assembly lines for military production. Component suppliers could also gain from adapting their production lines for military programs…