# Austria orders Skyguard Next Generation air defence system from Rheinmetall

The Austrian defence ministry awarded Rheinmetall a €532 million contract to modernize its 35mm air defence systems under Project Skyguard Next Generation. The 48-month project starts in February 2024 and includes upgrading 28 guns, spare parts, training, and ammunition.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2023-12-12
- Where: Austria
- Value: $580.0M (532.0M EUR)
- Status: announced
- Products: Skyguard Next Generation air defence system, 35mm guns, 35mm Ahead ammunition
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Rheinmetall](https://endata.com/companies/2541.md) (supplier)
- [Austrian Ministry of Defence](https://endata.com/companies/74364.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [rheinmetall.com](https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/media/news-watch/news/2023/12/2023-12-12-rheinmetall-successful-with-air-defense-in-austria), 2023-12-12: "We’re delighted by this important market win for Skynex technology."

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