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defense2 years ago

Ukraine Rejects 10 German Leopard 1 Tanks Citing Poor Condition

Ukraine has rejected a shipment of 10 Leopard 1A5 tanks from Germany due to their poor condition, stating that the necessary repairs are beyond their capabilities. The tanks were reportedly worn during training exercises in Germany. Germany has sent experts to inspect the vehicles and repairs are said to be underway in cooperation with Ukraine. This comes after Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands announced plans to provide Ukraine with around 100 older Leopard 1 tanks, with additional tanks being purchased and donated by Denmark and the Netherlands.

via Yahoo News|
#defense#germany#leopard-1-tanks
international-relations2 years ago

"Belgium Agrees to Transfer German Leopard 1 Tanks to Ukraine"

Dozens of second-hand Leopard 1 tanks, previously owned by Belgium, have been sold to another European country for Ukrainian forces fighting against Russia's invasion. The tanks were purchased by Freddy Versluys, CEO of Belgian defense company OIP Land Systems, who has now sold all 50 tanks to an undisclosed European government. German arms maker Rheinmetall is reported to have acquired the tanks and will prepare most of them for export to Ukraine. The German government is said to be paying for the restoration and transportation of 32 tanks as part of a support package for Ukraine. The Leopard 1 tanks will undergo substantial overhauls before being deployed in Ukraine, estimated to take four to six months.

via Reuters|
#arms-trade#belgium#germany
defense2 years ago

Mysterious Buyer Acquires 50 Leopard 1 Tanks for Ukraine

An unknown country has purchased 50 decommissioned Leopard 1 tanks from Belgium and sent them to Ukraine through Germany and Italy. The tanks, which were stored in a warehouse in Tournai, were sold to a company called OIP Systems for a low price due to Belgium's lack of storage space. The tanks will be refurbished and equipped with new weapons systems before being made operational. Only Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands have openly announced buying Leopard 1 tanks for Ukraine.

via Meduza|
#belgium#decommissioned-equipment#defense
international-relations2 years ago

Switzerland Halts Sale of Leopard Tanks to Ukraine, Dealing Blow to Zelensky's Fight Against Russia

Switzerland has blocked arms maker Ruag AG from selling nearly 100 Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine, citing inconsistency with applicable law and Switzerland's status as a neutral country. The tanks, currently stored in Italy and owned by Ruag, were intended to be refurbished in Germany before being sent to Ukraine. This decision is separate from a deal involving the sale of 25 Leopard 2 tanks from the Swiss army to German company Rheinmetall AG, which has received Swiss government support and is expected to proceed without sending the tanks to Ukraine.

via Yahoo News|
#arms-sales#international-relations#leopard-1-tanks