Armin Theodor Papperger (born 30 January 1963) is a German business executive, CEO of Rheinmetall AG, an automotive and arms manufacturer.[1][2]

Armin Papperger
Born30 January 1963 Edit this on Wikidata
Alma mater
OccupationBusiness executive, mechanical engineer Edit this on Wikidata
Employer

Assassination plot

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It was revealed in 2024 that American and German intelligence agents foiled a plan by Russia to assassinate him.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Pleitgen, Frederik; Lillis, Katie Bo; Bertrand, Natasha (2024-07-11). "Exclusive: US and Germany foiled Russian plot to assassinate CEO of arms manufacturer sending weapons to Ukraine | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  2. ^ Connolly, Kate (2024-07-11). "US reportedly foiled Russian plot to kill boss of German arms firm supplying Ukraine". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-07-11.