In total, we are talking about 32 armored vehicles, including 25 Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks.
The Ukrainian government has signed a contract with the German concern Rheinmetall for the supply of Leopard 1 tanks. The company announced this on Tuesday, November 14.
It was clarified that a total of 32 armored vehicles are being discussed, including 25 Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks, five recovery vehicles (Bergepanzer 2) and two driver training tanks.
“The order, financed by the German government and worth in the upper double-digit range of millions of euros, also includes training, logistics, spare parts, maintenance and other support services,” it said.
Deliveries should take place in 2024. The Leopard 1 is currently undergoing a major overhaul at Rheinmetall’s plants in Unterlüs and Kassel.
“Rheinmetall continues to support Ukraine with ongoing supplies of tactical vehicles. Previously, it was commissioned to supply Ukraine with a total of 80 Marder infantry fighting vehicles. Most of them are already in the country, where it has been proven that they have their stability in continuous operation, ” said the concern.
Rheinmetall also stated that it is ready to supply another 20 Marder infantry fighting vehicles as soon as it receives the corresponding order.
“At the end of 2023 – the beginning of 2024, Ukraine will also receive five Caracal vehicles. In addition, on behalf of the governments of the Netherlands and Denmark, next year, the group will provide Ukraine with 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks. In addition to equipment, Rheinmetall helps the Ukrainian armed forces with ammunition, equipment, etc.” , – concern is summary.
Earlier on Tuesday it became known that Germany had transferred ten Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine. The new defense package includes a lot of other equipment.
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