Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

EXPLAINED: Armin papperger - The Real Truth

Race to rearm: Telford gun hall brings tank barrel production back to the UK

Defence secretary says Britain must manufacture at scale as Germany’s Rheinmetall opens Midlands factory

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22

Germany's missile stockpiles 'worryingly low', Rheinmetall CEO tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger says Germany's missile stockpiles remain worryingly low and production must accelerate dramatically, while detailing the company's plans for cruise missiles, humanoid robots and space technology.

Euronews · Sep 17

Gun stash in German forest believed to be linked to Russia, say reports

Germany seeking to extradite suspect from Romania over guns it is feared could have been used ⁠in assassinations

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall plan first ATACMS missile production in Europe

German defence giant Rheinmetall is to produce missiles designed by US aerospace firm Lockheed Martin, the two firms announced on Tuesday, marking the first time the weapons will be produced in Europe.

Euronews · Jul 7

Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'

Senior officials in Kyiv are taking a swipe at the head of German defense giant Rheinmetall, whose unflattering comments about Ukrainian drone technology and the role of women in the war against Russia ignited a social media backlash

The Independent UK · Mar 30

'Every housewife could be CEO of Rheinmetall': Zelenskyy hits back at German weapons boss

German defence company Rheinmetall issued a public statement expressing respect for Ukraine’s defence manufacturers after its CEO mocked Ukrainian weapons and drone producers over the weekend in sexist remarks.

Euronews · Mar 30

Ukraine war briefing: German defence giant sparks row after comparing Ukraine drone makers to ‘housewives’

Rheinmetall CEO’s dismissive comments draw pointed reaction from Ukrainian prime minister and adviser to Volodymyr Zelenskyy. What we know on day 1,496

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

NATO member Romania signs agreement with Germany’s Rheinmetall to build a gunpowder plant

NATO member Romania has signed an agreement with Germany’s defense company Rheinmetall to build a gunpowder factory in central Romania, as Europe races to rearm itself in the face of an increasingly provocative Russia

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025

Defence Giant Rheinmetall Opens Mega-plant As Europe Rearms

German weapons-maker Rheinmetall opened Europe's largest munitions plant on Wednesday, a move hailed as boosting Western defences by NATO chief Mark Rutte.

International Business Times · Aug 27, 2025

Kering booted from Europe’s premier blue-chip index as defense giant Rheinmetall boosted by the continent’s war footing

Rheinmetall’s shares have surged 250% in the last year, while Kering's have fallen by 47%.

Fortune · Jun 3, 2025

Rheinmetall CEO expects order book to balloon by 450% amid Germany’s rearmament drive

Rheinmetall's Armin Papperger expects his company to account for a quarter of Europe's $1.1 trillion defense splurge.

Fortune · Apr 17, 2025

Rheinmetall’s stock has soared over 1,000%, and the German defense giant sees growth ‘that we have never experienced before’

“An era of rearmament has begun in Europe that will demand a lot from all of us,” CEO Armin Papperger said.

Fortune · Mar 16, 2025

Germany's biggest weapons contractor could literally be moving onto Volkswagen's turf

Rheinmetall is open to the prospect of buying up an unwanted Volkswagen site, the latest sign of a shift in Germany's industrial backbone.

Fortune · Mar 13, 2025

German Arms Firm Rheinmetall Seizes On European 'Era Of Rearmament'

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall said Wednesday moves by European capitals to up their defences and reduce their reliance on the United States were an unprecedented growth opportunity for the group.

International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Fortune · Feb 18, 2025

Europe deserves its seat at the kids' table over Ukraine, German defense boss says

European NATO members' repeated failure to hit its defense spending targets means it should have no complaints about peace talks, Rheinmetall CEO says.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024

Germany says it won't be intimidated by Russian threats after report on alleged assassination plot

The German government says it “won’t be intimidated” by Russian attempts to undermine the country’s support of Ukraine, but is refusing to comment on a report that Moscow planned to assassinate the chief executive of a leading defense company

Russian Plot To Assassinate German Arms Manufacturer Foiled

US foils Russian plot to assassinate German arms manufacturer supporting Ukraine, exposing Russia's sabotage campaign in Europe.

International Business Times · Jul 12, 2024

Russia Planned Assassination Of German Arms Maker: CNN

The United States foiled a Russian plot earlier this year to assassinate the chief executive of a major German arms maker supplying weaponry to Ukraine, CNN reported on Thursday.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024

US reportedly foiled Russian plot to kill boss of German arms firm supplying Ukraine

Plan to assassinate Rheinmetall’s Armin Papperger believed to have been at a relatively advanced stage

Reuters · May 12, 2023

Rheinmetall founds JV to make and repair tanks in Ukraine - Handelsblatt

Rheinmetall has founded a joint venture with Ukrainian state-owned conglomerate Ukroboronprom to build and repair tanks in Ukraine, the Handelsblatt daily reported Friday, citing the German arms maker's chief executive.

Reuters · May 2, 2023

German makers of Leopard 2 tank settle legal dispute

German arms makers Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann have settled a legal dispute over the intellectual property rights to the Leopard 2, one of the world's most advanced battle tanks, a court said on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2023

Ukraine’s war effort boosted by German arms-makers pledge on weapons

Ukraine’s war effort received a major boost after a German arms-maker said it stands ready to hugely increase production of missiles, ammunition and weaponry as its western allies enter “fast-track” talks to get more arms to the front-line.

Reuters · Jan 28, 2023

Rheinmetall eyes boost in munitions output, HIMARS production in Germany

German arms-maker Rheinmetall is ready to greatly boost the output of tank and artillery munitions to satisfy strong demand in Ukraine and the West, and may start producing HIMARS multiple rocket launchers in Germany, CEO Armin Papperger told Reuters.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2023

Germany's Leopard tank move puts spotlight on its maker: Rheinmetall

Armin Papperger is on a roll.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2023

Poland requests German permission to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine

German defence minister says he expects quick response, as application increases pressure on chancellor Olaf Scholz

1 2

Coverage From

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Intellectual Property

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.