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Czech Republic chooses European funds to finance the purchase of Leopard tanks - Economic Scenarios
The Czech Republic has expressed interest in participating in the European Union's SAFE (Security Action for Europe) program to finance the purchase of Leopard 2 A8 tanks . Minister Jana Černochová announced the news, also presenting the plans during a meeting of the EU government commission. "This is a non-binding commitment: the Czech Republic can still decide whether or not to avail of the loan," the official statement reads, meaning Prague c…
Prague recently decided to purchase Leopard 2A8 tanks as the ultimate solution for its armored forces. It was assumed that 44 tanks and 17 specialized vehicles would be purchased as part of the basic order, with another 14 tanks and two support vehicles as options. The Czechs estimated the program's cost at CZK 52 billion, or approximately $2.5 billion or PLN 9 billion.
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Prague - The Czech Republic is interested in a loan of 52 billion crowns for German Leopard 2A8 tanks. It can obtain it by joining the new financial instrument of the European Union SAFE, which will enable loans for military equipment. Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS) said this at a press conference after a government meeting. The service of the Leopard 2A4 tanks will be provided for seven years by the German company Rheinmetall, and it will cost…
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