France and Germany commit to equal shareholding in KNDS as potential IPO nears
Germany is seeking a 40 percent stake in the European land manufacturer, subject to approval by its budget committee.
Leopard-2
Netherlands eyes more JASSM weapons for F-35, discloses ASW frigate delivery delay
The move to open talks comes after The Hague and Washington signed a 2024 Letter of Offer and Acceptance to initially acquire the deep strike capability.
EXCLUSIVE: Norway army chief says Leopard 2 option cut in favor of air defenses
“What we’re seeing now is that the current war in Ukraine illustrates that we need to be capable of staying in the fight for a longer duration and that requires volume,” Lars Lervik, chief of staff of the Norwegian Army, told Breaking Defense.
American Abrams tanks have arrived in Ukraine. Will they shift the balance?
Ukraine has said it will use the US-made tanks sparingly, and analysts told Breaking Defense they’re unlikely to make an immediate strategic impact — unless there’s a breakthrough.
Trophy protection system to be used on new Leopard 2 tanks in Norway, Germany: Rafael
The Israeli firm also said it’s moving to next phase for the Trophy on the latest British Challenger tanks.
Ukrainian soldiers adding extra protection to their Leopard 2 tanks
Ukrainian Soldiers are adding extra protection to their Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks in the form of Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA). The adding kit includes slightly improved armor protection with ERA blosks and rubber built-in armor plates. The front …
Ukraine reportedly lost its first Leopard-2 tanks
The first Leopard-2 main battle tank was reportedly destroyed in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, Ukrainian national news agency UNIAN reported. The first documented loss of Ukraine’s most advanced tank in service emerged on social media on Frid…
Russia’s military released fake ‘video’ of attack on Leopard 2 tank
Russia’s military claimed that it had successfully destroyed eight German-made Leopard 2 main battle tanks (MBTs), along with more than 100 other armored vehicles, in just recent days. “Total losses of Ukrainian troops in the southern Donet…
Germany buys 18 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks to replace those sent to Ukraine
The contract includes an option for an addition 105 tanks, in what would reportedly be a $3.2 billion purchase should the government proceed with the whole lot.
Czech Republic wants to buy new Leopard tanks in 2A8 version
The Czech Ministry of Defense has announced his country is in talks with Germany to purchase Leopard 2 tanks in the newest 2A8 configuration. According to a press release, the government of the Czech Republic has authorized Defence Minister Jana Cernoc…