Report: Germany Orders 600 Skyranger Tanks for Drone Defense - Germany Orders 600+ Skyranger 30 Anti-Aircraft Tanks
Germany is bolstering its air defence capabilities with the Skyranger 30 anti-aircraft system. The German government plans to order more than 600 of these tanks from Rheinmetall this year, with the first serial systems expected by 2028.
The Skyranger 30 is a cannon-based system designed to protect against low-flying objects. It is the successor to the Gepard anti-aircraft tank, which was decommissioned in 2010. The initial contract for 19 Skyranger 30 systems on the GTK Boxer platform, with an option for an additional 30, is set to see its first serial systems delivered by 2028.
The German Armed Forces aim to enhance their drone defence capabilities with this acquisition. The contract for the tanks is valued at over €9 billion, with delivery scheduled for 2030.
The German government's order of more than 600 Skyranger 30 anti-aircraft tanks underscores its commitment to strengthening air defence. This significant investment, with a delivery timeline extending to 2030, signals a strategic enhancement of the German Armed Forces' capabilities.
