Rheinmetall Air Defence Naval Air and Surface Defence Systems
The Rheinmetall Air Defence Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of state-of-the-art above-water short range defence systems. In the domain of cannon-based defence technology, the company is the global leader and the sole one-stop supplier of fire control systems, automatic cannons and Ahead ammunition.
The fundamental competency of this worldwide group of companies is the development of innovative air and surface defence systems, as well as simulators and training systems.
Effective air defence solutions for the naval industry
Rheinmetall Air Defence delivers complex, automatic and highly effective air defence solutions to naval personnel in more than 40 countries.
Rheinmetall Air Defence introduces new and existing weapon systems to clients and helps them to meet logistical and maintenance requirements. The company provides the necessary training and combat upgrade packages to extend the service life of defence systems.
Ammunition, individual weapons and complete systems undergo rigorous testing and trials at a dedicated proving ground in the Swiss Alps. The company also offers project planning, design and development, as well as material procurement, process engineering, and assembly and commissioning of units, equipment and systems.
Services include lifecycle management services and customer-oriented warehousing and shipping logistics. Experienced service engineers provide customers with technical support at every stage of the supply process.
35mm close-in weapon systems
Rheinmetall Defence’s air defence division is a world-leading advanced close-in weapon solutions and automatic cannon-based armament manufacturer.
The company is the only supplier that offers fire control technology, automatic cannon and Ahead airburst ammunition all from one source.
Fully automated and extremely effective, the high-performance systems are ideal for protecting naval crews, ships and further high-value assets from modern symmetric and asymmetric threats.
High-precision 20mm gun stations
Rheinmetall Air Defence makes high-precision, stabilised 20mm gun stations intended for mounting on all types of boats or ships. The company’s 20mm-calibre fast-firing gun is often used on light patrol and combat boats and is suitable for current weapon systems on larger vessels, playing an important role in close-range defence.
Radar naval target tracking and fire control systems
The versatile and highly effective 2-axis and 3-axis multi-purpose radar naval target tracking systems are suitable for all weather conditions, offering comprehensive inner layer defence capabilities to protect the crew and ship.
The trackers are equipped with X-band or Ku-band radar technology to counter fast-moving air targets, including highly agile anti-ship missiles and the diverse range of above-water conventional and asymmetric threats that exist today.
Air defence command and control systems
Systems provided by Rheinmetall Air Defence give the necessary capabilities to control and manage sensors and weapons within the naval tactical environment. Rheinmetall offers a range of solutions for operative and tactical air defence networks with multi-spectrum from sensor netting to gun engagement control.
Services
- Training (maintenance, assistance and support)
- Logistics (storage, order picking, transport, packaging, preservation, foreign trade)
- Upgrade and retrofits (according to customers’ requirements)
- Lifecycle management (software upgrade, obsolescence monitoring, performance)
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Products and Services
Oerlikon Millennium® Gun: 35mm Multi-Role Weapon System
The Oerlikon Millennium Gun uses a 35mm revolver cannon and is a multi-mission weapon system designed for a wide operational spectrum covering anti-air, surface warfare and fire support, offering multi-role capabilities in one gun mount.
Oerlikon Seaguard® Command and Control System
Rheinmetall Air Defence provides and integrates the necessary capabilities to control and manage sensors and weapons within the naval tactical environment.
Oerlikon Searanger® 20: 20mm Remote Controlled Gun Station
The Oerlikon Searanger 20 is a high-precision, stabilised 20mm remote-controlled gun station designed for mounting on any type of boat or ship.
Oerlikon Seaguard® Biax and Triax: Naval Target Tracking and Fire Control Systems
Oerlikon Seaguard® Biax and Triax are versatile and highly effective naval target tracking systems.
Naval Lifecycle Services
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Press Release
Rheinmetall is unveiling its new ground-based air defence system, Skynex, at Eurosatory 2016.
Read moreRheinmetall Air Defence will showcase its new remotely controlled, autonomous, network-capable air defence system, Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3 at Eurosatory 2016.
Read moreRheinmetall will be revealing new products and technologies and demonstrating its long-held reputation of a reliable partner for armed forces worldwide at Eurosatory 2016.
Read moreRheinmetall Air Defence AG of Zürich, part of the Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall Group, has been presented with a prestigious modernisation order from the Swiss armed forces.
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Birchstrasse 155
8050 Zurich
Other
Switzerland
