Rheinmetall tests 3 Skyspotter counter-drone systems in exercises in Finland

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Rheinmetall testa 3 sistemas antidrones Skyspotter em exercícios na Finlândia
Rheinmetall tests 3 Skyspotter counter-drone systems in exercises in Finland (X @ArmyRecognition)

Rheinmetall conducted tests of its counter-drone systems during the Finnish Armed Forces’ Ground-Based Air Defence Demonstration Days at the Lohtaja firing range.

The evaluations took place in a remote forest environment and under adverse weather conditions, with the aim of simulating real operational scenarios and testing the detection, classification, and tracking capabilities against different types of drones.

The highlight of the presentation was Skyspotter, a multisensor early-warning and reconnaissance system designed to protect critical infrastructure and large areas against unmanned aerial threats.

With an open architecture, the system allows the integration of various sensors and countermeasures, offering flexibility to keep pace with the evolution of technologies and tactics employed by drones. The company also presented a rapid-deployment version mounted on a Rheinmetall HX truck, enhancing the system’s mobility.

In addition, Rheinmetall demonstrated an integrated configuration that combines Skyspotter with passive emitter-location sensors and a mobile command-and-control shelter. According to the company, this layered approach enables proportional responses to each threat, including the use of directional jammers, interceptor drones, and, in the future, the 30 mm Revolver Gun system, reducing collateral risks and increasing the effectiveness of ground-based air defence.

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

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