Rheinmetall’s Skynex guns now used to wipe out Russian Shaheds from Ukrainian skies—video shows flawless kills
The non-mobile cannons are now guarding critical infrastructure from daily drone strikes.
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Why Russian Shahed explosive drones increasingly evade Ukrainian air defenses and reach Kyiv (updated)
In recent months, Russia has adapted its use of Shahed drones, employing swarm launches, radar decoys, and higher-altitude flight paths, a Texty analysis shows.
Ukraine deploys German Skynex air defense systems
Ukraine's Air Force has deployed German-made Skynex air defense systems to protect critical infrastructure and airfields. The system, developed by Rheinmetall Air Defence, consists of four 35mm gun mounts, a control post, and a radar station for target detection.
German Rheinmetall to supply two new Skynex air defense systems to Ukraine by early 2024 – Handelsblatt
The German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall will manufacture two Skynex air defense systems for Ukraine, Handelsblatt reports.…