Rheinmetall receives Romania VSHORAD counter-UAS package

Jun 4, 2026 · Contract Award · Rheinmetall · Defense

Romania signed a roughly EUR982M very-short-range air-defense package with Rheinmetall Italia covering Skynex, Skyranger 35 and Millennium systems for air-defense and counter-drone roles.

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  • The package covers seven Skynex systems, two Skyranger 35 systems described as 24 batteries, and two Millennium close-in weapon systems.
  • Romania’s Ministry of Defence framed the systems for immediate air defence of forces, assets, infrastructure and naval platforms.
  • The reported contract value is about EUR982M excluding VAT.

Rheinmetall develops defense vehicles, weapons systems and unmanned ground platforms, including Mission Master UGVs and robotic systems for military use.