Rheinmetall Secures Major Order for Skynex Air Defense System
German defense giant Rheinmetall has announced a new contract for its Skynex short-range air defense system from an undisclosed international customer. The company has not revealed the buyer's identity, contract value, or delivery schedule.
Highlights
- Rheinmetall has secured a new contract for its Skynex short-range air defense system from an undisclosed international customer, with no contract value or delivery timeline revealed.
- The Skynex system is equipped with a 35 mm Revolver Gun Mk 3 cannon, high-performance radar, and an automated fire control system designed to intercept drones, rockets, and mortar rounds.
- Multiple NATO member states and allied nations have expressed strong interest in the Skynex system amid escalating global security concerns.
- Rheinmetall has not issued further statements on the order; additional details are pending official disclosure.
German defense industry giant Rheinmetall has announced it has successfully secured a procurement contract for its Skynex air defense system from an undisclosed international customer. The company has not released details regarding the buyer's identity, contract value, or delivery timeline.
About the Skynex Air Defense System
Skynex is a short-range air defense (SHORAD) system developed by Rheinmetall, designed primarily to counter low-altitude threats including drones, rockets, artillery shells, and mortar rounds. The system integrates a high-performance radar, a fire control system, and a 35 mm Revolver Gun Mk 3 cannon, offering a high degree of automation in target detection and interception. It is widely regarded as a critical solution for modern counter-drone and air defense operations.
Against the backdrop of heightened global security tensions, demand for advanced air defense systems has continued to grow, and the Skynex system has drawn significant interest from multiple NATO member states and allied nations.
Rheinmetall has not issued any further statements regarding this order, and additional details are expected to be disclosed through official announcements at a later date.
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