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German arms giant CEO defies alleged Russian threats amid heightened security

Armin Papperger, the CEO of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall AG, has stated he will not be intimidated by alleged threats, including a Russian murder plot and his garden shed being set on fire. Papperger emphasized that his role requires resilience, and those unable to handle pressure should not be in such positions. He is currently under constant police protection, a level of security comparable to that of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. AI

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German arms giant CEO defies alleged Russian threats amid heightened security

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · dpa ·

    German arms giant boss says no ‘chickening out’ amid alleged Russian threats

    The head of German arms giant Rheinmetall is refusing to be intimidated despite round-the-clock security due to a litany of threats to his safety. On Sunday, Armin Papperger said “chickening out” was not an option in his field. “These jobs must be done and anyone that can’t take …