Rheinmetall to Supply Ukraine with 'Frankenstein' Air Defense Tank to Shoot Down Drones

Jun 18, 2024, 08:08 AM

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall will supply Ukraine with a new air defense tank designed to shoot down Russian drones and missiles. The vehicle, referred to as 'Frankenstein', combines the advanced Skyranger anti-aircraft system with Leopard 1 tank hulls. Rheinmetall representatives confirmed that the Skyranger system features 35mm guns and is capable of targeting both drones and missiles. The announcement was made on June 17, with the delivery reported by multiple sources including The Telegraph and Bild am Sonntag. Rheinmetall also plans to produce these tank-hybrid vehicles at a factory in Ukraine.