US EditionCzechs agree to buy 44 Leopard tanks from Germany in a $1.6 billion deal
The Czech Republic plans to modernize its military with 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks costing $1.6 billion, aiming to replace older equipment donated to Ukraine and increase defense capabilities.
- On Wednesday, the Czech government approved a plan to acquire 44 Leopard 2A8 battle tanks from Germany, costing more than 34 billion koruna with deliveries between 2028 and 2031.
- Prague is modernizing its military to replace older equipment supplied to Ukraine after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine , and last year agreed to procure up to 77 Leopard tanks amid NATO pressure.
- Supporting purchases show Prague previously approved 246 CV90 armoured combat vehicles, discusses 19 specialised 2A8s with option for 14 more, and will buy 18 Supacat Extenda vehicles for €37.6 million.
- The acquisition will upgrade Czech heavy-brigade capabilities with Leopard 2A8 tanks, supporting Prague's broader modernization amid the war in Ukraine.
- The decision dovetails with NATO trends as Prague retains options to buy more tanks after last year's deal for up to 77 Leopard tanks and pledged a 3% of GDP defence spending target by 2030.
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The Ministry of Defense has accused the editorial staff of Novinky of publishing misleading and erroneous information about the purchase of Leopard 2A8 tanks. The department defends the billion-shilling contract concluded just before the elections, which will also affect the functioning of future governments, and claims that the selection of equipment was based on a feasibility study. The editorial staff defends itself against the accusation.
Czech Republic Modernizes Military with Leopard 2A8 Tanks Purchase
The Czech government has approved plans to purchase Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany as part of its military modernization. Defense Minister Jana Cernochova announced that the country will buy 44 tanks, with plans for additional specialized versions. This move aligns with NATO commitments amid efforts to bolster defense capabilities.
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Czechs agree to buy 44 Leopard tanks from Germany in a $1.6 billion deal
The Czech government has approved a plan to acquire 44 Leopard 2A8 battle tanks from Germany. This move is part of a major military modernization amid Russia's war against Ukraine.
Czech Government approves Leopard 2A8 tank procurement with strong role for defence industry
The Czech Republic will thus formally join the German Ministry of Defence’s framework agreement with the manufacturer KNDS Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG. The agreement foresees significant participation of the Czech defence industry, with strong potential for further growth. “Tanky jsou nezbytnou součástí těžké brigády. Uzavřením dohody na pořízení nejmodernějších strojů Leopard 2A8 naplňujeme nejen náš závazek vůči spojencům v Severoatlantické alia…
The Czech Republic will buy German Leopard 2A8 tanks, the order was approved by the government on Wednesday. This was announced by Defense Minister Jana Černochová (ODS) after a cabinet meeting. In the first phase, the Defense Ministry wants to purchase 44 command and battle tanks. Together with the so-called bohemization, i.e. adapting the tanks to the needs of the Czech army, they will cost 34.25 billion crowns including VAT. The ministry will…
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