(L-R) The CEO of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall Armin Papperger, Hesse's State Premier Boris Rhein and Hesse's Economy Minister Kaweh Mansoori give a statement to present the "Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)", on August 27, 2026 at the airport of Kassel, western Germany. The state of Hesse and Rheinmetall aim to develop northern Hesse as a hub for innovation and defense and economic strength. (Photo by Sascha Schuermann / AFP via Getty Images)

Hesse's State Premier Boris Rhein (C), the CEO of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall Armin Papperger (L) and as Hesse's Economy Minister Kaweh Mansoori (R) give a statement to present the "Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)", on August 27, 2026 at the airport of Kassel, western Germany. The state of Hesse and Rheinmetall aim to develop northern Hesse as a hub for innovation and defense and economic strength. (Photo by Sascha Schuermann / AFP via Getty Images)

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) welcomes Sandisk Corporation CEO David Goeckeler (L) and Kioxia Corporation CEO Hiroo Ota (C) during their meeting at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on August 27, 2026. (Photo by Franck ROBICHON / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) poses with Sandisk Corporation CEO David Goeckeler (L) and Kioxia Corporation CEO Hiroo Ota (C) during their meeting at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on August 27, 2026. (Photo by Franck ROBICHON / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Kioxia Corporation CEO Hiroo Ota (centre R) speaks to reporters after his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on August 27, 2026. (Photo by Franck ROBICHON / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) attends a meeting with Sandisk Corporation CEO David Goeckeler (L) and Kioxia Corporation CEO Hiroo Ota (2nd L) at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on August 27, 2026. (Photo by Franck ROBICHON / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) shakes with Sandisk Corporation CEO David Goeckeler (L) as Kioxia Corporation CEO Hiroo Ota (R) looks on during their meeting at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on August 27, 2026. (Photo by Franck ROBICHON / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) poses with Sandisk Corporation CEO David Goeckeler (L) and Kioxia Corporation CEO Hiroo Ota (C) during their meeting at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on August 27, 2026. (Photo by Franck ROBICHON / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)