Breaking news: Spain to modernize its armored forces with new Leopard …
3 days ago · The Leopard 2E featured modifications to armor and systems to align with Spain's operational requirements. In 2005, Spain purchased the previously leased Leopard 2A4 tanks …
Leopard 2 tank manufacturer establishes joint venture in Ukraine
6 days ago · Germany's KNDS Deutschland, a manufacturer of Leopard 2 tanks, has officially launched a joint venture with a Ukrainian defence company. Source: Herman Smetanin, the …
KNDS-Leonardo rupture could nix Italian Leopard 2 tank buy - Defense News
Jun 11, 2024 · ROME — A major Italian acquisition of Leopard tanks is on the brink of collapsing after a cooperation deal between tank manufacturer KNDS and Italy’s Leonardo was scrapped …
Captured Leopard 2 resurfaces at Russia’s main tank factory
Oct 16, 2024 · BERLIN — Russia has transported a captured Ukrainian Leopard tank deep into its hinterland to tear it down and analyze its components, an open-source investigation by …
New LEOPARD 2 A8 fleet for Sweden
Delivery of the newly manufactured LEOPARD 2 A8, which will be designated STRV 123 B in Sweden, is expected to begin in the second half of 2027. The modernization of 66 LEOPARD …
Ukraine war: Germany sends much-awaited Leopard tanks - BBC News
Mar 28, 2023 · Ukraine has been calling for more modern vehicles and weapon systems for months to help fight Russia's invasion. The Ukrainian government is yet to comment on the …
Ukraine To Get More Leopard 2 Tanks As Counteroffensive Heats …
Jun 16, 2023 · Ukraine will receive more Leopard tanks of various types from both Spain and Germany as Kyiv presses the early stages of a pivotal counteroffensive that Western officials …
Germany confirms it will provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks - BBC
Jan 25, 2023 · After weeks of reluctance, Germany has agreed to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, in what Kyiv hopes will be a game-changer on the battlefield. Chancellor Olaf Scholz …
Ukraine war: Germany won't block export of its Leopard 2 tanks ... - BBC
Jan 23, 2023 · Germany's Foreign Minister Anna Baerbock has said she "would not stand in the way" of Poland if it were to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. Ukraine has called on the West …
Why Germany delayed sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine - BBC
Jan 25, 2023 · Germany produces the vast majority of modern heavy tanks in Europe - the Leopard 2s. Around 2,000 of them are spread out amongst European allies. And Germany …