According to a statement from the German Army published on September 25, 2024, the German army will receive 19 new Skyranger 30 mobile air defense systems by 2028, with the first vehicle expected to be delivered by the end of this year. The innovative anti-aircraft platform was recently showcased by arms manufacturer Rheinmetall during a live demonstration in Zurich, marking the first public appearance of this advanced air defense system.
The Skyranger 30 is a cutting-edge air defense system integrated into a turret that can be mounted on various vehicle types, including the highly mobile Boxer wheeled armored vehicle used by the German Army. This modular system is designed to detect, track, and neutralize aerial threats such as drones, helicopters, and aircraft, primarily focusing on defending against smaller unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).