“Germany’s new drone-killing weapon set for series production”
“German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall has announced that its new Skyranger 30 air defense system has successfully reached a pivotal milestone on its path to series production.
In December 2023, the A1 configuration of the Skyranger 30 underwent testing and a live-fire campaign at the Group’s Ochsenboden proving ground in Switzerland. This comprehensive assessment evaluated the system’s performance in both stationary and mobile modes, marking a significant step forward in its development.
The Skyranger 30 A1 serves as a development testbed with a strategic purpose—facilitating the total system qualification of the Skyranger 30 A3, expected in mid-2024. The A1’s adaptable design proves instrumental in efficient testing and optimization, accommodating various customer variants with different radars and effectors. This flexibility becomes a major advantage as several European user nations gear up for the imminent introduction of the Skyranger 30.”
https://defence-blog.com/rheinmetall-skyranger-30-air-defense-milestone/