German arms concern “Rheinmetall” will manufacture “Skyranger” mobile anti-drone systems for Ukraine, deliveries are expected to begin this year.
This was reported by the companyʼs CEO Armin Papperger in an interview with ZDF.
“Skyranger” systems can be installed on various chassis, such as “Leopard” tanks.
"Each of these systems can cover 4x4 km to completely clear the area of drones. That is, all drones will be neutralized," said Papperger.
He added that the corresponding contract for hundreds of millions of euros will be signed on September 10 at the DSEI defense exhibition in London.
- “Rheinmetall” is one of the largest manufacturers of military equipment and weapons in Germany and Europe. The company plans to open a production facility in Ukraine for armored vehicles, including tanks, ammunition and air defense systems. According to Agence France Press, Rheinmetall wants to build at least four plants in Ukraine.
- At the beginning of the year, it became known that the “Rheinmetall” ammunition plant in Ukraine, which is still under construction, will begin operating in 2026.
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