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Rheinmetall to buy mostly European steel in future, says CEO

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Posted on November 18, 2025

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DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) -Rheinmetall plans to buy steel mostly in Germany or in Europe in the future, said CEO Armin Papperger on Tuesday after the German defence company unveiled its new

Rheinmetall Shifts Steel Sourcing to Focus on Europe, CEO States

DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) -Rheinmetall plans to buy steel mostly in Germany or in Europe in the future, said CEO Armin Papperger on Tuesday after the German defence company unveiled its new midterm targets.

Rheinmetall, which uses a substantial amount of steel for its defence products, has bought from India or China in the past, said Papperger. "Bring it back to Europe," he said.

(Reporting by Matthias Inverardi and Miranda Murray, editing by Thomas Seythal)

Key Takeaways

  • Rheinmetall plans to source steel primarily from Europe.
  • The company previously sourced steel from India and China.
  • CEO Armin Papperger announced the shift in strategy.
  • The change aligns with Rheinmetall's new midterm targets.
  • Focus on European steel supports regional industry.

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