Germany supplies Skyranger 35 on Leopard-1 to Ukraine with EU funding

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Germany supplies Skyranger 35 on Leopard-1 to Ukraine with EU funding

Germany supplies Skyranger 35 on Leopard-1 to Ukraine with EU funding (X @RheinmetallAG)

Germany, through the defense conglomerate Rheinmetall, announced the supply of new Skyranger 35 air defense systems to Ukraine, mounted on the Leopard-1 chassis.

The contract, funded by an EU country using frozen Russian assets, is estimated in the “hundreds of millions of euros” range, with production and integration taking place in Italy at Rheinmetall Italia SpA in Rome.

The Skyranger 35 combines the mobility of a proven tracked vehicle with a high-rate-of-fire cannon system capable of engaging low-altitude threats such as drones, helicopters, and enemy munitions. Equipped with the KDG 35/1000 35×228 mm cannon, the system fires up to 1,000 rounds per minute and reaches up to 4,000 meters. It also uses AHEAD air-burst ammunition and could be adapted in the future for modern guided missiles.

According to Rheinmetall, the Leopard-1 Skyranger 35 remains compatible with existing cannon systems, offering a mobile platform that can accompany mechanized forces and operate in forward positions.

The operation represents a continued effort by allies to create alternative funding channels to quickly bolster Ukrainian air defense, highlighting Germany’s industrial commitment to Ukraine.

Source: Defence Blog | Photo: X @RheinmetallAG | This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team

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