Germany’s Next Combat Tank Moves to Hybrid Era
Germany’s next-gen tank program is set for a major mobility upgrade, with a new hybrid powerpack designed to boost performance, efficiency, and battlefield agility.
KNDS to Supply 12 Leguan Bridge Layers for Lithuania
Lithuania has contracted KNDS Deutschland for the purchase of 12 Leguan bridge layers, expanding the country’s battlefield logistics support for its tanks and other combat vehicles.
Tatra to Assemble 150 Leopard 2A8 Hulls for KNDS
Czech defense contractor Tatra Defence has signed a deal to build 150 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks for KNDS Deutschland.
Rolls-Royce Lands 300+ Engine Order to Power New European Leopard 2 Fleets
KNDS has awarded Rolls-Royce a contract to supply mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines for European Leopard 2 main battle tanks.
Denmark Orders Wheeled Leguan Military Bridge Layers From KNDS
KNDS Deutschland has secured a $38.6 million contract to deliver three Leguan bridge layers for the Danish Armed Forces.
KNDS Secures 350 Leopard 2A8 Orders From Five NATO Countries
European defense company KNDS has reportedly received 350 orders for the Leopard 2 main battle tank’s latest build since 1992: the Leopard 2A8.
‘Leopard 2A8’ Debuts as Germany’s Newest Battle Tank in Three Decades
After three decades, the German Bundeswehr is introducing a next-generation main battle tank it said is built entirely from scratch.
Germany Offers Leopard Tanks, Marder IFVs to Brazil
Germany has offered Brazil a batch of 65 Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks and 78 Marder 1A5 infantry fighting vehicles.
KNDS Flaunts Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 Tank With Remote Turret, ‘Expanded’ Firepower
KNDS has showcased the second prototype of its upgraded Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 main battle tank in Germany.
Poland Orders Thousands of 120mm Armor-Piercing Tank Rounds
Poland has signed a 150-million Polish złoty ($39.9 million) contract to acquire thousands of 120mm tank rounds from Mesko, a subsidiary of state-owned PGZ.
Indra Tests AESA Radar on Leopard Tanks for Countering Drones
Indra has successfully tested its Nemus active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar on Leopard main battle tanks.
Hungary Receives Three Leopard Tanks, First Leguan Mobile Bridge
The Hungarian Defence Forces has taken delivery of three Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks and their first Leguan 2HU armored vehicle-launched bridge as part of a contract signed in 2018.
Netherlands Rebuilds Tank Fleet After 2011 Phase-Out
Since phasing out all its Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks in 2011, the Netherlands is restoring a dedicated armored force amid growing regional security challenges.
Ukrainian Troops Criticize ‘Unreliable’ German Weapons: Report
Ukrainian soldiers have reportedly expressed frustration over the performance of several German-supplied weapon systems.
Czech Republic Ships Last T-72M1 Tanks to Ukraine
The Czech Republic has transferred the last of the T-72M1 main battle tanks it had pledged to Ukraine in response to Russia’s continuing aggression.
Rheinmetall, Indra Team Up for Major Leopard 2 Combat System Upgrade
Rheinmetall has announced a partnership with Indra to upgrade the Spanish Leopard 2E combat system, enhancing the tank’s overall operational effectiveness.
Historic German Rail Plant to Build Tanks Under Defense Deal
Defense group KNDS will turn an old train factory in eastern Germany into a production plant for tanks and other military vehicles.
KNDS Germany to Upgrade, Supply Leopard 2 Tanks to Sweden
Sweden has awarded KNDS Germany a contract to modify and deliver new Leopard 2 main battle tanks for the armed forces.
Lithuania Greenlights Procurement of 44 Leopard 2 Tanks From Germany
Lithuania’s Ministry of Defense has approved the purchase of 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from the German government.
Czech Republic Procures 14 Leopard 2A4s From Rheinmetall for $169M
The Czech Republic has awarded a $169 million contract to Rheinmetall for the delivery of 14 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks.
Hungarian Army Inducts New Leopard 2A7HU Tanks
The Hungarian Defense Forces has welcomed additional Leopard 2A7HU tanks into its arsenal, further enhancing its ground combat capabilities.
German Leopard 2A8 Tanks to Receive Trophy Active Protection System
KNDS Deutschland has contracted EuroTrophy GmbH to deliver 123 Trophy active protection systems for the German Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks.
KNDS Deutschland to Provide CV90 Simulators for Swedish Army
Sweden has contracted KNDS Deutschland to provide three CV9040D infantry fighting vehicle training simulators.
Czechs to Purchase 14 Additional Leopard 2A4 Tanks From Germany
The Czech Republic has confirmed its plan to acquire 14 more Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks from Germany, increasing Prague’s fleet to 42.
