I think the Gepard is probably the most cost-effective way of shooting down Shaheds. These fly low and slow, exactly what the Gepard was designed for. I didn't know Jordan had so many of them, but this is good news and will help protect Ukrainian infrastructure during winter, together with additional Patriot and IRIS-T from Germany. I hope they can also secure enough ammunition.
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I didn’t know Jordan had so many of them
The Netherlands sold many of theirs to Jordan when they decommisioned them at the same time Germany did. The German ones that were sold back then are sadly sitting in Brazil and Romania, the former one not supporting Ukraine and the latter one still actively operating them for their air defense.
Assuming Iran is providing adequate backing, Israel running head first into a ton of Shaheds was my first thought.
This article is poorly worded. For those curious, the Gepard is self propelled AA, not artillery.
Fixed, I found a better source.
Yes, literally called "Flakpanzer" in German. Or "Flugabwehrkanonenpanzer" in its full form.
Such a beautiful, eloquent language. 😂
Nice, I hope they can rustle up some ammo too, I hear it's a bit hard to come by.
Fortunately, Rheinmetall started a production line for 35 mm Gepard ammunition and has delivered a first batch in September. source
Good news! Hope they can keep up, I think demand will be great and only get greater going forward. 40,000 sounds like a small number given the scale of the conflict, but certainly far better than nothing.
Helps price when buying in Buk situations.