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The German Army's Skyranger 30 air-defence system will achieve initial operational capability in 2027 and full capability in 2029. The Bundeswehr received a prototype in 2025, with serial deliveries planned for 2027-2028.

The system will be deployed to Lithuania for air defence of Panzerbrigade 45. It features a 30 mm gun, surface-to-air missiles including Stingers, and advanced sensors. Additionally, Rheinmetall is producing four versions of the Caracal 4×4 vehicle for Germany and the Netherlands under a contract signed in July 2023, valued at up to EUR1.9 billion. Initial production of 1,505 vehicles is set at an annual rate of 300, beginning in 2025.