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5/16/2026AI summary
Mercedes-Benz CEO Open to Defense Production Amid Shifting Global Landscape
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius expressed willingness to enter defense production, stating "The world has become a more unpredictable place." He noted any defense operations would be a minor part of the business. Reports suggest KNDS may be in talks to buy the automaker's Ludwigsfelde plant.
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