Rüstungsstab
| (Armament Staff) | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | August 1, 1944 |
| Preceding agency |
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| Dissolved | May 8, 1945 |
| Jurisdiction | V-2 rocket program Heinkel He 162 fighter aircraft production |
| Agency executives | |
| Parent agency | Reich Ministry of Armaments and War Production |
Rüstungsstab (Armament Staff) was a Nazi German governmental task force whose aim was to increase production of military equipment and munitions during the final year of World War II. Established in August 1944 on the basis of the Jägerstab (Fighter Staff), it was composed of government and SS personnel, as well as representatives of the armament manufacturers.
Jägerstab played a key role in the exploitation of slave labour for the benefit of Germany's industry and its armed forces, the Wehrmacht. The task force supported the Luftwaffe's Emergency Fighter Program, including the development of the "people's jet", Heinkel He 162.