Germany Unveils New Leopard 'Super Tank' To Strengthen NATO's Eastern Flank
Summary
Germany has unveiled its new Leopard 2A8 main battle tank, which will be used by German forces in Lithuania as part of NATO's efforts to enhance its eastern defenses. Several European countries have already placed orders for these tanks, and Germany will have them operational by 2027.Key Facts
- Germany introduced the new Leopard 2A8 tank in Munich on November 19.
- The tank will be used by German forces stationed in Lithuania to strengthen NATO's eastern flank near Russia.
- Germany has ordered 123 Leopard 2A8 tanks, aiming to have them ready by 2027.
- The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Sweden, Croatia, and Lithuania have also ordered these tanks.
- Germany’s Armored Brigade 45 in Lithuania, which will use these tanks, is the first German troop deployment abroad since World War II.
- NATO has multinational forces in the Baltic states and Poland to prevent Russian aggression.
- The new tanks feature a 120 mm main cannon and two 7.62 mm machine guns.
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