2022-08-01
Rheinmetall to Supply Skyguard 3 Air Defence Systems
Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract to supply air defence systems by an international customer. The deliveries, which also include ammunition and spare parts, are scheduled to be completed in 2024. The total value of the order is around €65 million. The systems ordered are Oerlikon Skyguard 3 with GDF009 twin guns and airburst-capable AHEAD ammunition, also produced by Rheinmetall.
A company statement said that the order is of great importance to Rheinmetall as it strengthens existing customer relations and underscores the high degree of confidence in the company’s world-leading expertise in the field of ground-based air defence.
Skyguard 3 air defence systems are optimised for inner tier and vital asset protection. It can connect up to four effectors and be fitted with Oerlikon Twin Gun GDF007, VSHORAD missile launchers and Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk2 Towed.
Rheinmetall is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of advanced air defence systems. In automatic cannon-based air defence, the company is one of the only comprehensive systems suppliers for fire control technology, automatic cannons, integrated guided missile launchers and Ahead airburst ammunition.
Air surveillance systems and radar technology, powerful sensor technology and high-energy laser effectors round off the portfolio.
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