Ford, GM și Jaguar Land Rover vânează contracte militare. Miza uriașă din spatele fabricilor auto • Newsweek România

Western automakers like Ford, GM, and Jaguar Land Rover are pursuing military contracts to leverage increased defense spending, but the impact on their revenues is expected to be limited. These companies are adapting existing vehicles for military use and exploring opportunities to sell underutilized factories to defense firms. GM anticipates its defense division will generate $700 million this year, growing annually, yet this will still represent a small fraction of its overall revenue. The competition from local Chinese manufacturers is intensifying, further pressuring traditional automakers. Some companies are also looking to sell excess production facilities to defense contractors, which may yield more significant benefits than converting auto assembly lines for military production.