Czech Army Secures Additional Leopard Tanks from Germany

The Czech Republic has finalized an agreement with Germany to obtain 14 additional Leopard 2A4 tanks and one Buffel 3 tank as compensation for military aid sent to Ukraine. The first tank will be delivered by the end of this year, with the rest following by early 2026.

The Czech Republic and Germany have solidified an agreement for the delivery of 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks and one Buffel 3 tank to the Czech army. This move compensates for military aid sent by the Czech Republic to Ukraine, as reported by the Czech Defence Ministry on Wednesday.

The Ministry stated that the initial tank delivery is expected by the end of this year, with subsequent deliveries concluding by early 2026. The agreement builds on previous deliveries of 15 Leopard tanks from Germany during 2022-2023.

Negotiations are ongoing for further acquisitions of Leopard 2A4 and 2A8 varieties, underlining the Czech Republic's commitment to modernizing its military capabilities as a NATO member nation.

(With inputs from agencies.)