Rheinmetall CEO's Ukraine Drone Remarks Spark Backlash

0:00It's March 30th. This is Global News Today, AI-powered stories from around the world. The CEO of German Arms Giant Rhyme Metal sparked outrage in Ukraine by calling the country's drone tech basic stuff whipped up by housewives in their kitchens using 3D printers. He downplayed it as no real innovation compared to his company's heavy tanks and artillery, even as cheap drones dominate the battlefield. Ukraine has leaned hard on these homegrown drones since Russia's invasion back in February 2022, using rapid innovation to punch above. It's weight against the bigger foe. Folks like Zelensky's advisor point out these very drones have taken out over 11,000 Russian tanks. Ukrainians fired back quick, with President Zelensky joking that if housewives can build drones, they could run Rhyme Metal 2. Online, the hashtag made by housewives blew up with supporters celebrating Ukrainian women's grit and sharing images of them crafting drones in. Traditional Village Scenes Rhyme Metal walked it back fast, issuing a statement full of

1:04respect for Ukraine's fighting spirit and innovative edge, calling it an inspiration. They even have a joint venture there producing weapons. Ukraine's Prime Minister jumped in too, saying the nation deserves more than respect. Its lessons, especially from women stepping into male dominated, fields with pure determination should be studied worldwide as the war drags on.