“Made by housewives with 3D printers: The Rheinmetall CEO
sees no particular innovative potential in Ukrainian drones.
Armin Papperger, CEO of the defense contractor Rheinmetall,
has sparked a stir with his remarks regarding the innovative capabilities of the
Ukrainian defense industry. The controversy stems from an article in the US
magazine *The Atlantic*. The author had accompanied Papperger and discussed
with him, among other topics, the innovative potential of Ukraine’s nascent
drone manufacturers. In response, Papperger stated: ‘It’s Ukrainian
housewives.’ He claimed they have 3D printers in their kitchens and are
producing parts for drones. ‘That is not innovation.’”
Most important parts of these drones, using rare earths, are
produced in China. Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger sparked controversy by
describing Ukrainian drone production as "housewives" using 3D
printers, dismissing it as lack of innovation. While triggering a backlash and
a #MadeByHousewives response, the remarks highlighted reliance on foreign
components, with analysis showing substantial dependence on Chinese-produced
rare earths for drone magnets.
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