Rheinmetall boss Papperger: "Robots will come"
Rheinmetall boss Armin Papperger on empty missile stocks, ramping up arms production and tomorrow’s weapon systems: what part will Skyranger, drones, robots and space play?
Germany is actively strengthening its defense capabilities and turning to increasingly advanced technologies, including humanoid robots and space systems. Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger discussed these developments, the current bottlenecks in missile production, and the potential role of technologies like the Skyranger in future conflicts.
Papperger emphasized the importance of investing in advanced systems like the Skyranger, which can shoot down high-speed missiles, unlike simpler systems. He also highlighted the company's commitment to ramping up production and creating jobs, with a projected workforce of 300,000 people by 2030. Papperger stated that drones and space systems would continue to play crucial roles in future warfare, alongside artillery and armored weapons.
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