Rheinmetall receives Skyguard modernisation order
Rheinmetall has received a contract from an unnamed customer to modernise its air defence systems.
The €120 million order will see the company carry out modernisation efforts to enhance the combat effectiveness of existing Skyguard air defence systems. Among other things, the upgraded systems will have an improved capability against drones.
The order also encompasses spare parts, technical documentation, training and instruction support as well as ammunition.
Delivery is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2020.
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