How Rheinmetall could land a 12 billion euro contract with the Navy:
The Navy is a completely new field for Rheinmetall. But the F126 frigate disaster gives the ...
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F126 frigate project: Costs and delays in naval procurement: Rheinmetall plans to complete production of the F126 frigates by 2032, at a cost of approximately 12 ...
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Hopes for the second quarter: Rheinmetall falls short of expectations: It is disappointing for analysts: although sales at Rheinmetall are increasing ...
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Naval division: Rheinmetall wants to take over the German Armed Forces' frigate debacle for 12 billion euros
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Ukraine: Ministry of the Wealthy responds to Papperger's mockery of drone manufacturers
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Rheinmetall and Armin Papperger: Defense, Language, and Growth: Rheinmetall increases revenue from 5.6 to 14.5 billion euros, while CEO Papperger makes clear ...
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After housewife controversy: Ukrainian drone manufacturers consider Rheinmetall CEO clueless
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Criticism of Rheinmetall CEO: What makes Ukrainian drones innovative: After disparaging comments about Ukrainian drones, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger is ...
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Key FactsDebate Over Drone Innovation Amid Ukraine Conflict
Mar 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger faced backlash for belittling Ukrainian drone makers, prompting responses up to President Zelenskyy.
- Ukraine’s drone sector benefits from widespread small-scale production and close user-manufacturer collaboration for rapid improvements.
- While drones pose new threats, tanks remain essential due to their combined firepower, protection, and battlefield mobility.
- Germany’s military doctrine on drones is still evolving, with Ukrainian combat experience serving as a vital knowledge base.
If every housewife in Ukraine can actually manufacture drones, then every housewife in Ukraine can be the CEO of Rheinmetall.— Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, said this during a press conference about Ukraine’s drone industry.
Drones in the Ukraine War: Rheinmetall CEO Mocks Kyiv's Homemade Drones: For years, Ukraine has been increasingly and successfully using cheap drones to ...
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arms industry - | German arms companies on the stock exchange: The list isn't long, but it's getting longer: With Vincorion, another German arms company ...
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Delivery starting in 2031: Rheinmetall wants to build frigates for the Navy: The construction of new frigates for the Navy is not moving forward ...
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Party mood returns: Defense industry helps the German stock market get back on its feet
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2025 balance sheet: Rheinmetall disappoints with outlook: Germany's largest defense company significantly increased its revenue and earnings last year ...
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Key FactsRheinmetall’s Defense Expansion Drives 2026 Surge
Mar 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sueddeutsche.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sueddeutsche.de
- Rheinmetall’s revenue increased 29% in 2025 to €9.9 billion, with projections reaching €14 billion by the end of 2026.
- The company secured orders worth over €63 billion, a 35% rise from the previous year, adapting swiftly to Middle East conflicts.
- Expansion includes acquiring naval shipbuilder NVL and partnering on satellite projects, covering air, land, sea, and space domains.
- Rheinmetall plans to divest its automotive division to focus entirely on defense, while scaling up European production facilities.
The Middle East hadn't really been the focus up to now; that changed very quickly this weekend.— Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, speaking at a press conference
Multi-billion-dollar arms deal: Rheinmetall takes over Lürssen Group – with traditional shipyard in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
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Armaments: Navy billions almost always for Rheinmetall and TKMS?: The naval market in Germany: Lots of money, but hardly any large companies ...
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Rheinmetall aims for €50 billion in revenue by 2030: Germany's largest arms company wants to roughly quintuple its revenue within six years.
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Rheinmetall CEO: “Mistrust of Russia will remain for 20 to 25 years”: In an interview with Handelsblatt, CEO Papperger appears unimpressed by the peace ...
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