defence-blog.com Oct 10 25
Ukraine to get air defense systems on Leopard chassis:
German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall announced that it will supply Ukraine with additional Skyranger 35 ...
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Leopard-Based Air Defense Boosts UkraineRheinmetall to deliver Skyranger 35 systems on Leopard-1 chassis worth over €100 million, funded by frozen Russian assets from an EU country.
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- Rheinmetall will supply Ukraine with additional Skyranger 35 air defense units mounted on Leopard-1 chassis.
- Manufacturing and integration are set to take place at Rheinmetall Italia SpA in Rome with a contract value in the triple-digit million euros.
- The system features a 35 mm revolver cannon effective up to 4,000 meters and can be upgraded with guided missiles in the future.
- Funding comes from an EU nation using frozen Russian assets, facilitating rapid replenishment of Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
We are grateful for the trust that Ukraine has placed in us.— Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG, framed the deal as a continued industrial commitment to Ukraine.
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