Elbit Systems and Diehl Defence Form Partnership to Offer SkyStriker to German Forces

Elbit Systems announced on June 11 that it formed a strategic partnership with Diehl Defence to offer the SkyStriker loitering munition to the German Armed Forces. The announcement took place at the Berlin Air Show. The companies stated the agreement will include local manufacturing and assembly of the system.

Elbit said the deal supports development of sovereign capabilities and strengthens the German defense industry. The statement noted the collaboration aims to meet Germany’s need for loitering munition systems and expand autonomous precision-strike and reconnaissance capabilities.

SkyStriker, first unveiled in 2017, has a range of over 200 kilometers and can carry up to 10 kilograms of munitions. The system has previously been sold to unnamed European nations and can integrate with other Elbit platforms such as the EuroPULS rocket launcher.

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Machlis said the partnership combines Diehl’s experience in system integration and production with Elbit’s loitering munition technology. Diehl Defence CEO Helmut Rauch said the cooperation strengthens sovereign capabilities and the German defence industry.