The ability to protect deployed troops against drones is considered a prerequisite for land combat operations in the future.

Drones are commonly used in warfare, creating the need for equipment like the SHORAD; however, Rheinmetall hasn't stopped on land; they have expanded their drone defense offerings to maritime use ...

The success of the 35mm Gepard and Skynex air defense systems are proving effective against Russian cruise missiles and drones, particularly when they use Rheinmetall’s programmable AHEAD air burst ...

Skynex systems are designed to counter threats from missiles, artillery and mortars, as well as drones and loitering munitions ... training and maintenance services as well as spare parts. Rheinmetall ...

Rheinmetall's Skyranger air-defense gun is on display at the Eurosatory trade fair near Paris in June 2024. (Rudy Ruitenberg/staff) ...