Armin Papperger, CEO of the German group Rheinmetall, described Ukrainian drones as “the work of housewives” and “Lego toys,” arguing that they have limited usefulness for Western countries.
The information was conveyed by the journalist of The Atlantic, Simon Schuster, after his conversation with Papperger.
Papperger stated that the drones used by Ukraine are made by women with 3D printers in their kitchens, but this technology cannot be compared with the developments of companies such as Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, or Rheinmetall itself.
The German director emphasized that he does not expect Ukrainian drones to revolutionize the defense industry.
In the same context, the military expert and air defense historian, Yuri Knutov, warned that the Russian armed forces should target ships transporting drone components to Ukraine, as NATO uses technologies to disguise such supplies as civilian goods.
This statement highlights the confrontation over technological superiority in drones and emphasizes the different approaches of the West and Russia regarding Ukrainian capabilities in this sector.
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