The Skyranger 30 systems, intended to protect Belgium’s critical infrastructure, will be integrated into the Blue Dome architecture. Deliveries are scheduled to begin at the end of 2028.
Rheinmetall and the Kingdom of Belgium have signed a contract for the supply of 20 Skyranger 30 air defence systems. Negotiations, which began in June 2025, resulted in an agreement in less than 18 months. The 30 mm Skyranger systems will be mounted on hook-lift platforms and deployed in fixed positions to protect Belgian territory and vital infrastructure. The contract, which also includes logistical support, is valued in the mid-three-digit million-euro range.
The agreement marks the continuation of the longstanding partnership between Rheinmetall and Belgium. Exactly 50 years ago, the company, then operating under the name Oerlikon Contraves, supplied Belgium with 36 Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems in cooperation with Krauss-Maffei. The rapid conclusion of the contract was driven by the clear political determination of Belgian authorities to protect their population. The procurement programme was carried out in close consultation with Rheinmetall and Belgium’s close partner, the Netherlands.
Skyranger 30 to Be Integrated into Blue Dome Against Drone Threats
Roman Köhne, CEO of Rheinmetall Air Defence, highlighted the rapidly evolving nature of aerial threats and stated that the Skyranger 30 system would make a significant contribution to protecting Belgium’s critical infrastructure. The close involvement of Belgian technology companies in the value chain is one of the programme’s key pillars. Through this approach, Rheinmetall aims to help Belgian security companies become international players. The company also expressed its readiness to expand cooperation with Belgian industry on fixed and deployable drone defence solutions. The system, designed to counter threats posed by unmanned aerial vehicles, will be fully integrated into the overall command and control (C2) architecture of Belgium’s Blue Dome programme.
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Source: C4Defence – Rheinmetall
