Slovenian defence company Valhalla Turrets has developed an upgraded version of its Skythunder air defence system, combining a 20mm Gatling-style cannon with laser-guided missiles to counter small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The Ljubljana-based company said the latest configuration is designed to protect critical infrastructure and other sensitive sites against drone threats.
The system incorporates the M197 three-barrel automatic cannon manufactured by US defence company General Dynamics, which can fire up to 1,500 rounds per minute.
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Valhalla Turrets, a defence technology company headquartered in Ljubljana, Slovenia, is integrating a 20mm automatic cannon and laser-guided missiles into its Skythunder short-range air defence system to address the growing threat posed by small drones.
According to the company, the latest Skythunder configuration is intended to provide protection for critical sites against unmanned aerial vehicles.
Its weapon package includes General Dynamics’ M197 three-barrel cannon, capable of achieving a firing rate of up to 1,500 rounds per minute.
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Slovenia’s Valhalla Turrets is upgrading its Skythunder air defence system with a combination of a 20mm Gatling-style gun and laser-guided missiles to counter small drones.
The Ljubljana-based company said the system is designed to defend critical infrastructure and sensitive locations against UAV threats.
Skythunder features the M197 three-barrel automatic cannon from US defence manufacturer General Dynamics, with a maximum firing rate of 1,500 rounds per minute.
