Czech Republic and Germany agreed on a joint plan to purchase up to 77 Leopard 2A8 tanks, aiming to replace Soviet-era armour and build a heavy brigade by 2030.

Czech Republic and Germany agreed on a joint plan to purchase up to 77 Leopard 2A8 tanks, with the Czech gov't aiming to replace Soviet-era armour. This joint procurement aims to reduce costs and involve Czech industry. The Czech Republic plans to acquire 122 Leopards by 2030 at a potential cost of 52 billion Czech crowns ($2.29bn), along with CV-90 infantry fighting vehicles, to build a heavy brigade.

June 12, 2024
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