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Germany Orders 600 Skyranger Systems to Strengthen Air Defense

10/10/2025

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Handelsblatt reports the German government will order over 600 Skyranger 30 from Rheinmetall AG, valued at more than nine billion euros.
The purchase aims to bolster air defense amid drone incursions linked to Russia.
Nineteen systems have been ordered; Rheinmetall AG aims for at least 200 units annually.
Rheinmetall will also supply Ukraine with Skyranger 35 systems, funded by an EU country using frozen Russian assets.

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Handelsblatt reports the German government will order over 600 Skyranger 30 from Rheinmetall AG, valued at more than nine billion euros.
The purchase aims to bolster air defense amid drone incursions linked to Russia.
Nineteen systems have been ordered; Rheinmetall AG aims for at least 200 units annually.
Rheinmetall will also supply Ukraine with Skyranger 35 systems, funded by an EU country using frozen Russian assets.