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Ukraine deploys Skynex air defense systems to counter drones

Bottom line

Germany officially supplied Ukraine with four Skynex air defense systems, each comprising Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3 units, Skymaster CN-1 fire control, and X-TAR3D tactical radar.

Why it matters

NATO allies should monitor the operational performance of Skynex systems in high-intensity drone warfare environments, as they represent a key component of Ukraine's layered air defense strategy against swarm and precision aerial attacks.

Germany has officially supplied Ukraine with four Skynex air defense systems, each comprising four Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3 units, Skymaster CN-1 fire control, and X-TAR3D tactical radar. These systems are designed for rapid deployment and automated target tracking, providing a mobile counter-drone and short-range air defense capability. The deployment enhances Ukraine’s ability to protect high-value assets from aerial threats, including FPVs and loitering munitions.

Evidence — 1 independent origin

  • Повёрнутые на войнеsource Corigin t.mearchive
    Original text (excerpt)

    На редких кадрах - зенитный артиллерийский комплекс (ЗАК) Skynex, стоящий на вооружении ВС ВСУ. Германия официально поставила Украине четыре системы ПВО Skynex, каждая из которых состоит из четырех зенитных установок Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3, блока управления CN-1 с системой упр

NamedSkynexOerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3Oerlikon SkymasterOerlikon X-TAR3DTopicsdronesinterceptorsgermany

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Cite this finding
Robot War (2026). Ukraine deploys Skynex air defense systems to counter drones. Hetzner OSINT, 5 October 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-05--ukraine-deploys-skynex-air-defense-systems-to-counter-drones/

@misc{robotwar-2026-10-05--ukraine-deploys-skynex-air-defense-systems-to-counter-drones,
  title = {Ukraine deploys Skynex air defense systems to counter drones},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-05--ukraine-deploys-skynex-air-defense-systems-to-counter-drones/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding C3}
}

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