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Investing.com -- Germany’s largest arms manufacturer Rheinmetall expects its sales to increase fivefold by the end of the decade compared to last year, with a surge in job applications supporting its ambitious expansion plans, according to WSJ.
The company is targeting workers recently laid off by the automotive industry and other major employers to fill positions needed for growth, according to Monica Wertheim, Rheinmetall’s head of global human resources operations.
European weapons manufacturers are racing to increase production capacity to meet growing continental demand for ammunition, tanks, fighter jets, and other military equipment. This surge comes as European nations strengthen their arsenals while continuing to supply Ukraine with defense equipment for its conflict with Russia.
Wertheim noted in an interview that a shift in public perception has made Rheinmetall—a key supplier of military equipment to Ukraine—an increasingly attractive employer in Germany.
The company received 120,000 applications for approximately 3,000 advertised positions in Germany during the first half of 2025, demonstrating strong interest from job seekers in joining the defense manufacturer.
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