Germany Boosts Air Defense with 19 Skyranger-30 Systems

Defense News ,Germany :- The German government has approved the purchase of 19 Skyranger-30 mobile air defense systems to improve the country's ability to defend against airborne threats.

This purchase, totaling EUR 650 million, includes anti-aircraft tanks based on the 8×8 Boxer armored vehicle. These tanks are equipped with a 30 mm cannon and the latest Stinger guided missiles to better protect against drones.

The main contractor for this project is Rheinmetall, and the funding primarily comes from the Bundeswehr’s special fund. The total cost, including development and other contributions, is EUR 37 million.

The package includes a prototype, 18 production models, reloading and workshop vehicles, and simulators. There's also an option to acquire an additional 30 systems.

These systems are designed as a temporary solution and will be integrated into the future NNbS air defense system, showing a proactive approach to dealing with airborne threats.

The Skyranger 30 platform is known for its modular design, allowing it to use different defense mechanisms such as automatic cannons, guided missiles, and a potential high-energy laser variant. This ensures a flexible and strong defense against a wide range of airborne threats.