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international-relations2 years ago

Switzerland Greenlights Leopard 2 Tank Exports with Ukraine Exclusion

Switzerland has approved the transfer of 25 decommissioned Leopard 2 tanks to Germany, on the condition that they remain within EU or NATO member states and not be sent to Ukraine. The tanks will be returned to their original manufacturer, Rheinmetall. Swiss law prohibits the delivery of Swiss weapons to combat zones, in line with the country's neutrality policy. The Swiss parliament has consistently rejected proposals to amend rules regarding the re-export of Swiss-made weapons to Ukraine.

via Yahoo! Voices|
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international-relations2 years ago

Poland Sends Refurbished Leopard Tanks to Ukraine for Battle

Poland has repaired and sent the first two Leopard 2 tanks, damaged in the combat zone, to Ukraine. The tanks were restored to full combat readiness within two months at the Polish defense enterprise Bumar-Labedy in Gliwice. This repair hub, initiated by Poland, aims to support Ukraine by repairing not only the Leopard 2 tanks transferred by Poland but also other Leopard tanks received from the international coalition. In addition to the Leopard tanks, Poland has also provided Ukraine with 250 T-72 and PT-91 tanks.

via Ukrinform|
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politics2 years ago

Swiss executive approves return of Leopard 2 tanks to Germany.

Switzerland's executive branch has supported a proposal to decommission 25 out-of-service Leopard 2 battle tanks and re-export them to Germany to help plug gaps in Berlin's arsenal after it shipped tanks of its own to Ukraine. The tanks would be sent only on condition that they would be returned to manufacturer Rheinmetall and not go to Ukraine. The move comes as Switzerland grapples with its adherence to neutrality, which bars the export of Swiss-made or Swiss-owned weaponry or war material to combatants in active conflicts.

via Yahoo! Voices|
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military2 years ago

Germany to purchase 18 Leopard 2 tanks for stock replenishment.

Germany plans to purchase 18 Leopard 2 tanks and 12 self-propelled howitzers to replenish stocks depleted by deliveries to Ukraine. The tanks order will cost 525 million euros ($578 million) while the howitzers have a price tag of 190.7 million euros, all of which are to be delivered by 2026 at the latest. The tank purchase includes an option for another 105 tanks for about 2.9 billion euros.

via Reuters|
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international-relations2 years ago

Spain sends Leopard tanks to aid Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Spain has sent six Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, along with 20 heavy transport vehicles, with four more to follow after repairs. A total of 40 tank crew members and 15 mechanics have also been trained in Spain. Ukraine has been reliant on outdated Soviet-era tanks throughout the Russian invasion and has appealed to the West for modern battle tanks to bolster Kyiv’s forces. The Leopard’s relatively low maintenance demands compared to other tank models means it will be particularly well-suited to the Ukrainians’ needs, experts have said.

via CNN|
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military2 years ago

Ukraine's weapon supply schedules in jeopardy, says Rakhmanin.

The delivery of weapons to Ukraine, including Leopard 2 tanks, is delayed due to both objective and subjective difficulties, according to Ukrainian MP Rakhmanin. Some of the delivered weapons require restoration and repairs, while the technical conditions of others are not appropriate for battlefield use. Additionally, there are issues with depleted stocks of both Soviet-era and modern 155 mm munitions. The efforts of Ukrainian officials and Western partners are aimed at making the supplies as intensive and rhythmic as possible, but the dates for the delivery of weapons that were planned earlier will unfortunately not be met.

via Yahoo! Voices|
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international-relations2 years ago

Ukraine's Leopard II Tank Delivery Delayed Amid Counteroffensive.

The shipment of six Leopard 2 tanks from Spain to Ukraine has been delayed until the second half of April, according to Spain's Defence Minister Margarita Robles. The delay comes ahead of an expected counteroffensive by Ukraine against Russia. Nine Western countries, including the US and Germany, have agreed to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has previously spoken about Ukraine's need for further assistance in air defense, long-range weapons, and armored vehicles.

via Newsweek|
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international-relations2 years ago

Germany delivers Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine for war efforts.

Germany has delivered 18 Leopard 2 battle tanks, 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles, and two armoured recovery vehicles to Ukraine, as part of its military aid to support Ukraine in its war against Russia. The German army trained the Ukrainian tank crews and troops assigned to operate the Marder vehicles for several weeks. Portugal also donated three Leopard tanks to Ukraine.

via Yahoo Finance|
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