Czech Republic to receive 15 more Leopard tanks as a gift from Germany

The Czech Republic will receive 14 more Leopard 2A4 tanks and one Büffel 3 rescue tank on the Leopard 2A4 chassis as a gift from Germany.

This was reported by Ceske Noviny.

The Ministry of Defense signed a document on the transfer of tanks on Wednesday. The tanks are the second compensation for the Czech supply of military equipment to Ukraine.

In exchange for its support of Ukraine, Germany also gave the Czech Republic 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks and one repair and recovery vehicle in 2022 and 2023.

The Czech Ministry has also launched preliminary market consultations for the purchase of additional Leopard 2A4 tanks. In February, Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced the possibility of purchasing 15 more Leopard 2A4 tanks from Germany. In total, the Czech Republic will have 42 Leopard 2A4 tanks and three repair and recovery vehicles.

“The modernization of our tank army continues. We are replacing Soviet equipment with new, modern vehicles that can withstand the modern battlefield. This is an important step forward for our tankers. I would also like to thank the German side for appreciating our assistance to Ukraine, which is facing brutal Russian aggression,” Defense Minister Yana Chernokhova said of the gift.

Author - Olena Madiak, 31/07/2024