Had to defend Berlin: in Germany told when Ukraine will receive Skynex air defense systems (video)

According to RheinMetall AG CEO, Armina Papperger, the company received an order for systems worth about 200 million euros. Berlin intends to transfer two Skynex air defense systems to Kiev. They will appear in Ukraine by the end of 2023, although earlier the supply was planned for 2024. About it writes Wall Street Journal. According to journalists, two Skynex complexes were ordered by the German government at Rheinmetall AG.

If they were not planned to be transferred to Ukraine, the systems would protect the sky over the German capital. According to RheinMetall AG Director Armin Papperger, the company received an order for systems worth about 200 million euros. The manufacturer is one of the main suppliers of the Army of Germany. It should be noted that the Skynex air defense system was represented by Rheinmetall in November 2021. Its main weapons are 35mm Aerlikon MK3 automatic gun.

The shooting range is 4,000 meters and the speed of 1,000 shots per minute. Designed to protect against combat drones and winged missiles. The German concern is engaged in the production of military equipment, weapons and the production of components for cars. Among the products of the MARDER BMP, as well as Leopard tanks, the main supplier of military equipment for the Bundeswehr. Recall that in Germany the terms of supply of BMP MARDER and shells for Gepard were voiced.