The first Skyranger 35 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun on the chassis of the Leopard 1 tank will be delivered to Ukraine next week.
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- The first Skyranger 35 anti-aircraft gun based on the Leopard 1 tank chassis is being supplied to Ukraine by Rheinmetall using funds from frozen Russian assets.
- Rheinmetall's Skyranger 35 combines mobility and protection on a tracked chassis with the efficiency of a cannon anti-aircraft system, providing enhanced defense capabilities for Ukraine.
Ukraine will receive the first batch of Skyranger 35 anti-aircraft guns
This was stated by Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger.
During the presentation of Rheinmetall's CMD 2025, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger… announced that the first Skyranger 35 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, mounted on the Leopard 1 chassis, will be delivered to Ukraine next week.
It is noted that Rheinmetall will deliver a batch of Skyranger 35 on the Leopard 1 tank chassis to Ukraine under a contract worth several hundred million euros. It was paid for by an unnamed European Union country using frozen Russian assets.
As part of Rheinmetall's CMD 2025 presentation, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger has just announced that the first Skyranger 35 SPAAG mounted on the Leopard 1 chassis will be delivered to #Ukraine as early as next week.
— German Aid to Ukraine (@deaidua) November 18, 2025
As known since the 9th of September, Rheinmetall will… pic.twitter.com/hXFRBT5WkQ
In October, the German defense concern Rheinmetall announced a new contract to supply Ukraine with Skyranger 35 anti-aircraft systems on the Leopard 1 tank chassis.
According to the manufacturer, the Skyranger 35, based on the Leopard 1, combines the mobility and security of a proven tracked chassis with the high efficiency of a cannon-type anti-aircraft system. The system is equipped with a KDG 35/1000 revolver gun of 35 × 228 mm caliber with a rate of fire of 1000 rounds per minute, and an effective range of up to 4 kilometers.
The new Skyranger 35 guns will provide increased protection against low-flying targets, primarily drones, and the use of the Leopard 1 tracked chassis provides better cross-country ability and protection in difficult combat conditions.
