US EditionLithuania in Talks to Assemble Leopard Tanks Locally, Says Defence Minister
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The Lithuanian government is insisting that **the production of the ordered tanks for the Lithuanian Armed Forces will take place largely in Lithuania**. In the coming weeks, representatives of the German concern KNDS will come to the country located on the Neman River to assess the possibilities of assembling the Leopards in the country. Lithuanian companies are to participate in the production, so that the largest part of the order creates add…
Lithuania in talks to assemble Leopard 2A8 tanks domestically, says Defence Minister
“In the coming weeks, tank manufacturers will come to discuss the details of assembling the tanks in Lithuania,” Šakalienė said. “This is a very positive thing because it means a significant part of the value will be created in Lithuania,” she added. The country plans to acquire a total of 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks as part of its defence upgrade. While Šakalienė did not name specific companies, she indicated that some initial options incl…
Vilnius is negotiating with the manufacturers.
Lithuania, which is buying German Leopard tanks, is negotiating with manufacturers to assemble this combat vehicle in the country, in cooperation with local businesses. “In the coming weeks, tank manufacturers will arrive to coordinate details regarding the assembly of tanks in Lithuania. This is a very positive thing, because it means that a significant part of that value will also be created in Lithuania,” Minister of National Defense Dovilė …
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