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A new “Frankenstein” air defence tank designed to shoot down Russian drones and missiles is to be supplied to #Ukraine..

The German #Rheinmetall has announced it will mount its state-of-the-art #Skyranger anti-aircraft system on Cold War-era Leopard 1 tank hulls, creating a new vehicle to bolster Ukraine’s defences.

“There are still many Leopard 1 main battle tanks on whose chassis we could mount the Skyranger turret with the 35 mm calibre automatic cannon,”

telegraph.co.uk/world-news/202

The Telegraph · Ukraine to get German-made 'Frankenstein' tankBy Jörg Luyken

"Canada is sending over 800 #SkyRanger R70 multi-mission Unmanned Aerial Systems to #Ukraine.

These drones, valued at over $95 million, will help Ukraine as it fights bravely to defend itself from #Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion."

The more than 800 drones, have automated and autonomous navigation systems, enabling them to carry various camera systems and payloads.

- Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence of #Canada

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