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The alleged plot was aimed at Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG, Europe's largest ammunition manufacturer, which manufactures 155 mm artillery rounds for Ukraine and intends to open several plants in the country to produce both ammunition and armored vehicles, including the Lynx infantry fighting vehicle. According to insiders, US intelligence agencies discovered the intention to pursue Papperger earlier this year and notified German authorities.
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Papperger was one of several European defense industry leaders targeted, but the conspiracy against him was thought to be more advanced, according to insiders.
The disclosures come after recent warnings from NATO's secretary-general, European nations, and US officials about Moscow's growing effort to disrupt military delivery to Ukraine as it attempts to defend itself against invading Russian forces.
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The White House National Security Council declined to comment specifically on the specific issue involving Rheinmetall, but council spokesman Adrienne Watson said the Biden administration was concerned about the growing potential of Russian sabotage.
"While I don't have a comment on this specific report, Russia's intensifying campaign of subversion is something that we are taking extremely seriously and have been intently focused on over the past few months," Watson said the audience. "The United States has discussed this matter with our NATO allies, and we are actively collaborating to uncover and prevent these actions. We have also made it clear that Russia's actions will not deter the Allies from continuing to support Ukraine.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the CIA, and the German Embassy in Washington all declined to comment.
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