German carmaker returns to weapon making after 80 years as US 'exits' NATO amid Russian 'threat'?

Germany’s defence debate is taking a dramatic turn. Mercedes‑Benz is considering a return to defence production for the first time in around 80 years, as Europe accelerates its military build‑up in the face of a growing Russian threat and a perceived U.S. retreat. Notably, Mercedes‑Benz has history of manufacturing military hardware before and during World War II, and how companies like Volkswagen have also been linked to potential defence projects, including reported talks over air‑defence missiles.