Rheinmetall may see its order book grow to as much as €300 billion by 2030, according to CEO Armin Papperger. The German defense giant is positioning for long-term growth amid rising global demand. Papperger confirmed ongoing discussions with Volkswagen regarding its Osnabrueck plant. However, he noted that any deal is not imminent. The company continues to seek strategic opportunities to expand production capabilities.
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