BERLIN, June 10 (Reuters) - Workers at Volkswagen's plant in

Osnabrueck said on Wednesday they expect swift action from

management to secure the future of the site ahead of the

scheduled end of production next year.

Osnabrueck and its 2,300 workers face an uncertain future

beyond mid-2027, when production of Volkswagen's T-Roc SUV is

set to end. The company began eyeing defence deals in 2025 in

search of solutions for the site.

But there is still no concept for the next phase of the

factory, the IG Metall union and works council said in a

statement following a staff assembly.

"The workforce here stands united and expects management to

quickly provide real perspectives for all employees," works

council head Juergen Placke said in the statement.

Osnabrueck staff would favour allocation of a successor

model to keep traditional automotive production running but are

also open to contracts for specialised vehicles for third

partners, IG Metall said.

Volkswagen said in a statement it continued to assess

options for the site, which specialises in small-batch

production and special projects.

"With this in mind, the company is in talks with defence

industry firms to develop sustainable employment opportunities,"

the statement added.

CEO Oliver Blume has repeatedly pitched the defence sector

as a possible lifeline for the group's underutilised factories

amid a slowdown in auto production and a boom in European

defence spending.

Talks with German tank maker Rheinmetall over

Osnabrueck last year did not result in a deal.

More recently, Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems has

emerged as a potential suitor, according to people familiar with

the talks.