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Rheinmetall CEO 'Very Unhappy' With Naval Contract Loss
Friday, August 7, 2026
Armin Papperger, CEO of defense manufacturer Rheinmetall, stated on August 6 that Germany withdrew a €10 billion naval contract, citing concerns about budgetary responsibility. The withdrawal forced Rheinmetall to reduce its financial outlook. Papperger made the comments in an interview with Bloomberg TV.
