Footage of Rheinmetall ramping up Kamikaze drone production amid rising demand

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Factory footage shows assembly lines at Rheinmetall operating at increased pace as the German defense firm expands production of kamikaze (loitering) drones to meet surging demand driven by modern warfare. The video released by Rheinmetall highlights automated manufacturing steps and quality checks as output is scaled up. The company has said demand for loitering munitions has grown rapidly as armed forces seek cost-effective, precision strike capabilities. Rheinmetall has not disclosed production volumes or specific customer orders shown in the footage. The date the footage was recorded could not be independently verified. Analysts say the expansion underscores a broader shift in defense procurement toward unmanned systems that can be produced quickly and at scale.