Ta Self-propelled Anti-aircraft Cheetah From 35 mm. It is back in the spotlight – long after it was considered obsolete – due to its widespread use in the Ukrainian war. Germany, which withdrew them 15 years ago, has already sent them 46 Of the type in Ukraine (and 6 more to be dispatched soon), Gibbards operate “overtime” against Russian air threats.
Germany is sending additional Gepard & IRIS-T SLM aircraft to Kiev
This continued use also appears to have led to ammunition shortages, as Rheinmetall has resumed production on a new line on German soil, investing several million euros. The first batch has already been sent to Ukraine, and by the end of the year the German company says 40,000 missiles will be produced at the Düsseldorf plant. In total, the order received by Rheinmetall amounts to 300 thousand missiles.
Articles published in Flight.com.gr Express their editors
Not necessarily the location. Reproduction is prohibited without written permission
consent. Otherwise, legal action will be taken. the site
We reserve the right to review only comments that represent the author
they.
“Hipster-friendly coffee fanatic. Subtly charming bacon advocate. Friend of animals everywhere.”
More Stories
F-16 crashes in Ukraine – pilot dies due to his own error
Namibia plans to kill more than 700 wild animals to feed starving population
Endurance test for EU-Turkey relations and Ankara with Greece and Cyprus