Armin Papperger
Coverage of Armin Papperger in the Nexus archive.
- Rheinmetall CEO 'Very Unhappy' With Naval Contract Loss
Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger stated he was “very unhappy” following Germany’s withdrawal of a €10 billion naval contract. He criticized the decision, arguing that it represented an irresponsible use of budgetary funds for the defense company.
- Germany set to become first international site for ATACMS missile production
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall signed an agreement to co-produce ATACMS missiles at Rheinmetall’s Unterlüß site in Germany, marking the first non-American production of the missile. The partnership aims to meet European and Ukrainian demand, with production starting in 2027 and requiring U.S. government approval for technology transfer.
- Rheinmetall CEO Fears Collapse of Franco-German Tank Project
Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger warns France may withdraw from or defund the joint Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) tank project, citing concerns after the collapse of the Franco-German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet initiative.