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EconomyFrom pickups to idle plants: automakers seek lifeline from defence boom

Western automakers are looking to the defence-spending boom to sell more vehicles and put underused factories to work. Executives caution that military contracts will not offset slowing car sales and intensifying competition from China.

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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-28 07:10Original

From pickups to idle plants: automakers seek lifeline from defence boom
From pickups to idle plants: automakers seek lifeline from defence boomEconomy