Ukraine to begin receiving Skyranger anti-drone systems by end of year – Rheinmetall CEO

Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger has stated that the German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall will produce Skyranger mobile anti-drone systems for Ukraine, with deliveries set to begin later this year. Skyranger systems can be installed on various chassis, such as Leopard tanks.

Source: European Pravda, citing Papperger on German TV channel ZDF 

Details: Papperger stated that Ukraine will begin receiving Skyranger mobile anti-drone systems by the end of this year. He said that the signing of a contract worth hundreds of millions of euros will take place this Wednesday 10 September, at the Defence Security and Equipment International Exhibition and Conference in London.

Quote: "Each system can cover an area of 4x4 kilometres, ensuring the ability to operate without the threat of UAVs. By this I mean that all drones will be destroyed."

Background:

• Rheinmetall opened Europe's largest ammunition factory near Hanover.
• Rheinmetall will build two factories in Bulgaria for the production of gunpowder, artillery shells and drones.

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