The German-Made “Skynex” Arrives in Ukraine

An Indonesian Skynex on display during 2016 Angkasa Yudha Exercise at Natuna island. Public domain.

Finally! An air defense weapon system with a cool, futuristic name. “Patriot” is so boring.

Note: Future article idea — How do military leaders come up with the naming conventions of military hardware; Bradley, Patriot, Storm-Shadow, Falcon, Leopard, Skynex? Inquiring minds want to know…

On January 4, the German government announced a substantial military aid package for Ukraine, which, no doubt, made the Americans blush a little at their recent impotence.

Ah, if only there were a little, blue pill that would fix political dysfunction.

Note: Another idea — forget military hardware, what about the bizarre naming conventions of prescription drugs!?

This announcement comes as a direct response to President Zelensky’s repeated requests for enhanced air defense capabilities.

Germany has contributed more to Ukraine than any other nation, besides the U.S., with a current tally of $18 billion in aid so far.

At the start of the war, I envisioned a day in the future when Ukraine would have an “iron dome” of sorts, to protect its citizens from future Russian aerial aggression.

Now, two years later, Ukraine is shooting down on average, nearly 90% of incoming Russian junk.