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So basically the existing order, originally scheduled for early 2024, will be produced a bit faster than anticipated...
PS: 2 systems = 4 Mk3 revolver guns, 1 X-TAR3D radar, 1 command module each on a total of 12 trucks.
(the original press statement from December 2022)
I think there's a demo video of these or at least similar Rheinmetall system on YT. Looks very effective.
Video about their Ahead ammunition (brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdwjcayPuag
Skynex vs a swarm of drones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb5_F4_Eod8
Oerlikon Skynex Air Defence System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DXpPmpmcak
This is apparently in addition to an unspecified number of units already in service in Ukraine.
fuck yeah!