Elbit Systems in talks for defense plant in Saxony-Anhalt amid political debate
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Elbit Systems, AfD, BSW
Sangerhausen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
September 2026
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Elbit Systems is in discussions to build a defense-components plant in Sangerhausen, Germany, potentially creating 400 jobs. The AfD party, which may form the state government, is evaluating the project's alignment with its deportation and security policies. The BSW party opposes the project, citing concerns over military support for Ukraine.
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