Germany's Hensoldt to Provide SPEXER Radars for Skyranger 30 Air Defense Vehicles.

HENSOLDT, a leading German sensor specialist, is solidifying its position as a premier provider of air defence sensors. Rheinmetall Air Defence has awarded the company a contract to supply SPEXER air defence radars for the new Skyranger 30 anti-aircraft gun tank (FlakPz). This contract is valued at nearly 100 million euros.
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Rheinmetall's Skyranger 30 anti-aircraft gun tank will be equipped with the SPEXER radar from HENSOLDT. Photo: Rheinmetall

The Skyranger 30 will succeed the Gepard FlakPz in the Bundeswehr's newly established air defence force. It will be equipped with the SPEXER 2000 radar, known for its high detection performance, which enables the new FlakPz to maximize its capabilities. The radar's outstanding target classification and precise tracking abilities, even while in motion or during flight, are crucial for its effectiveness. This order is part of a framework agreement established with Rheinmetall Air Defence in 2023, with the SPEXER 2000M 3D MkIII being a key component of Rheinmetall's offerings to various clients.

The Skyranger 30 is an advanced anti-aircraft gun tank developed by Rheinmetall Air Defence, designed to provide robust and versatile air defense capabilities for modern military forces. The vehicle is equipped with a 30mm revolver cannon, known for its high rate-of-fire and precision, enabling it to effectively neutralize a wide range of aerial threats, including drones, helicopters, and low-flying aircraft.

In addition to its primary armament, the German version of the Skyranger 30 integrates the Stinger guided missile system, while the Austrian variant features the Mistral guided missile. These missile systems enhance the vehicle's ability to engage targets at longer ranges, providing a comprehensive defense solution.

A key component of the Skyranger 30 is its advanced radar system, the SPEXER 2000, which offers high detection performance and outstanding target classification. This radar allows for precise tracking of targets even while the vehicle is in motion or during flight, maximizing the effectiveness of the Skyranger 30's weapon systems. The integration of these advanced technologies makes the Skyranger 30 a critical asset in modern air defense.

The newly ordered radars will outfit the Skyranger tanks of Germany and Austria, with Denmark also announcing a similar procurement. Germany's Skyranger 30 is built on the GTK Boxer platform and includes the Stinger guided missile. Austria's system, based on the Pandur EVO, will feature the Mistral guided missile in addition to the 30mm revolver cannon.

The SPEXER radar family is renowned for its high-performance surveillance capabilities, automatically detecting and classifying ground, sea, and low-flying air targets across various ranges. The SPEXER 2000 is integral to several German programs, including the cUAS field camp (ASUL), qualified air defense, HoWiSM (high-energy laser for drone defense), and the NNbS programs.

HENSOLDT brings decades of experience in radar systems for air defense and continues to advance key technologies in this field. Its portfolio includes the TRML-4D high-performance radar, proven in Ukraine, the Twinvis passive radar, and radars for securing ship and air traffic. Both the TRML-4D and SPEXER radars are part of the Bundeswehr's NNbS air defense system for close and short-range protection, commissioned in January.