Official announcements from the German government or defense ministry

Germany to Purchase 105 Leopard 2 A8 Tanks Worth 2.05 Billion € in €2.9 Billion Modernization Program

Jun 20, 2024, 02:36 PM

Germany has announced plans to bolster its military capabilities with a significant investment in new battle tanks. The German government is set to purchase 105 additional Leopard 2 A8 tanks as part of a €2.9 billion modernization program. The tanks, worth 2.05 billion €, will be procured under an existing framework agreement with KNDS. This move is part of the ruling coalition’s multi-billion euro initiative to upgrade the armed forces. The procurement request has been submitted to the Bundestag and includes plans to equip a German brigade in Lithuania.