The Bundeswehr command disbanded the anti-aircraft units of the army combat formations in 2012 year. but, drawing conclusions from the Ukrainian conflict, a decision was made to restore military air defense.
Future Army Anti-Aircraft Troops Essential for Battlefield Survival- noted on the website of the German Ministry of Defense.
As indicated, in Ukraine, as well as in the Near and Middle East, aircraft are actively used, helicopters, missiles and drones. In this regard, it is necessary to provide reliable cover from air threats during ground operations of ground forces.
In the army, the first anti-aircraft unit will be formed at the base in Luneburg (at 50 km from Hamburg), where the corresponding infrastructure will be built. It will be equipped with Skyranger wheeled short-range air defense systems 30 (on the Boxer armored personnel carrier chassis), which are armed with a 30 mm cannon [range of 3 km] and Stinger missiles [flight distance 8 km].
To staff the new battle formations, it was purchased 19 systems of this type. Prototype Skyranger 30 must be submitted before the end of the current year to pass qualification tests. Rest 18 The air defense system is planned to begin delivery to 2026 year. Personnel will begin training in 2024 year.
At the same time, when repelling air threats, close cooperation of the army with Luftwaffe air defense systems is envisaged, namely with the IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system.
