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28
February
2023

Rheinmetall starts supplying Ukraine with automatic reconnaissance systems using drones

BERLIN. Feb 28 (Interfax-Ukraine) – The German defense concern Rheinmetall AG has started deliveries to Ukraine of automatic reconnaissance systems using UAVs, the company said in a press release published on Tuesday.

“Rheinmetall, on behalf of the German government, is sending automatic reconnaissance systems to Ukraine. They are mainly used to survey the area, with a minimum of personnel involved. As part of this project, Rheinmetall is cooperating with the Estonian company DefSecInt,” the document says.

SurveilSPIRE systems consist of mobile observation posts equipped with cameras for day and night viewing, mini-drones that can be used for patrols and other missions, and their control complex. The order also includes means of delivery of goods.

According to the company, SurveilSPIRE can be easily transported on a trailer to the desired location, and three people are required to assemble the observation point. 4G and Starlink networks are used to transmit images, in order to increase the autonomy of SurveilSPIRE, its mechanisms are powered by solar panels.