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Rheinmetall Skyranger to receive automatic-reloader turret upgrade

Published 30 September 2026

Austria’s Rheinmetall Skyranger short-range air-defense vehicles are set to receive a new turret incorporating an automatic reload system, reducing crew workload during sustained engagements against drone swarms. Both Ukrainian and Russian drone-monitoring channels flagged the development citing Austrian military publication Militär Aktuell. No production timeline or contract value has been announced publicly.

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Telegram channel:Victory Drones friendly29 Sep 2026 Open the post
Telegram channel, Russian side:UAV Development (UAVDEV) adversary28 Sep 2026 Open the post

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