A Volkswagen car plant in Germany is slated to undergo conversion to produce components for the Iron Dome air-defense system. This follows a recently signed preliminary agreement, according to reports. The system, developed by the Israeli firm Rafael, is a mobile all-weather short to medium-range rocket defense system. Details of the agreement remain limited, but the shift signifies a change in purpose for the German manufacturing facility. The move highlights increasing international collaboration in defense production. Further information regarding the scale of production and the length of the agreement is expected to be released following finalization of the deal. The change will see the Volkswagen plant in Germany contributing to the supply chain of a key piece of Israeli defense technology.