Event Brief
Rheinmetall chief says robots will come
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 2:19 AM ET
Summary: Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger says missile stocks remain worryingly low and that missile production cannot be ramped up quickly. He describes a major Rheinmetall investment programme and discusses future weapon systems, including Skyranger, drones, humanoid robots and space-related capabilities.
WHO: Armin Papperger, Rheinmetall CEO
WHAT: Papperger discusses low missile stocks, investment to expand production, and the role of future weapon systems such as Skyranger, drones, robots and space.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 1:25 AM ET
WHERE: Wolgast, Germany
WHY: He is responding to concerns about low missile stocks and explaining Rheinmetall’s investment plans and future weapon-system priorities.
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