Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger says the company is accelerating arms production as missile stocks run low and points to next-generation capabilities, including robots, drones and other future weapon systems. In interviews, he links the current shortages to the pace of demand and the need to expand industrial output.
Papperger discusses how lessons from the conflict in Ukraine are shaping Rheinmetall’s approach, including the development and fielding of integrated air-defence solutions and unmanned systems. Euronews highlights his remarks about “tomorrow’s” weapons and the role of automation and robotics in future battlefield scenarios, alongside established programs such as Skyranger.
The two Euronews items focus on the same themes and carry similar wording, with the core emphasis on empty missile stocks, production ramp-up, and a forward-looking view that robots will play a growing role. Neither piece provides detailed new figures or independently verified performance claims, instead framing the discussion around strategic priorities and future product directions.
