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Wilshire@sopuli.xyz to Ukraine@sopuli.xyzEnglish · 2 years ago

German Rheinmetall to provide Ukraine with two Skynex air defense systems in second year half

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German Rheinmetall to provide Ukraine with two Skynex air defense systems in second year half

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Wilshire@sopuli.xyz to Ukraine@sopuli.xyzEnglish · 2 years ago
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German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall will provide the Ukrainian army with two Skynex air defense systems, the company's press service reports.

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  • Ooops@feddit.de
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    So basically the existing order, originally scheduled for early 2024, will be produced a bit faster than anticipated…

    PS: 2 systems = 4 Mk3 revolver guns, 1 X-TAR3D radar, 1 command module each on a total of 12 trucks.

    (the original press statement from December 2022)

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    I think there’s a demo video of these or at least similar Rheinmetall system on YT. Looks very effective.

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      Video about their Ahead ammunition (brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdwjcayPuag
      Skynex vs a swarm of drones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb5_F4_Eod8
      Oerlikon Skynex Air Defence System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DXpPmpmcak

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    This will provide the ultimate battle-testing for Germany’s next short range army air defense systems, where the exact same components will be mounted on the Boxer armored vehicle.

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    This is apparently in addition to an unspecified number of units already in service in Ukraine.

    Source from 27 April 2023

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    fuck yeah!

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