Rheinmetall awarded Skyguard contract
Rheinmetall has been awarded a $425.39 million order by an undisclosed international customer to modernise its Skyguard air defence systems, the company announced on 2 February.
Deliveries will be made between 2017 and 2020. The modernisation programme will equip the missile/gun air defence systems with advanced search radar technology designed to engage aerial targets at medium to very short ranges. The Skyguard systems will also be fitted with a latest-generation friend-foe identification system, a new target tracking radar and electronic warfare components.
The missile launcher will be equipped with electronic pod that will improve the system’s missile capability. Logistical support will also be enhanced under the contract.
The Skyguard system is an all-weather air defense system contained within a towed trailer. It targets low-altitude aircraft at low and medium altitude ranges up to 3,000m. The current third-generation system is optimised for inner tier and vital asset protection, featuring the Oerlikon Twin Gun GDF007 and Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk2 Towed.
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