Germany, through the Defense Group Rheinmetall, has announced the delivery of new Skyranger 35 air defense systems for Ukraine, mounted on the Leopard-1 chassis.
The contract, funded by an EU country with funds from frozen Russian assets, is estimated at the “hundred million euros” area, and production and integration will take place in Italy at Rheinmetall Italia Spa in Rome.
Skyranger 35 combines the mobility from a well-tested belt vehicle with a high-speed cannon system that can engage low-height threats such as drones, helicopters and hostile ammunitions. Equipped with KDG 35/1000 35 × 228 mm cannon, the system can fire up to 1,000 shots per day. minute and has a range of up to 4,000 meters. It also uses Ahead AirbombeamMunition and can eventually be adapted to modern -controlled missiles.
According to Rheinmetall, Leopard-1 Skyranger is 35 compatible with existing cannon systems and offers a mobile platform that can follow mechanized strengths and operate in advance positions.
The operation represents continued efforts from allies to create alternative financing channels to quickly strengthen the Ukrainian air defense and emphasizes Germany’s industrial commitment to Ukraine.
Source: Defence Blog | Photo: X @RheinmetallAG | This content is created with AI help and reviewed by the editorial team
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