The Czech Republic is acquiring new Leopard 2A7+ tanks while allies work on delivering Leopard tanks to Ukraine. The country’s armed forces are testing the first of 14 used Leopard 2A4s from Germany under its “Ringtausch” program. This program is aimed at replacing outdated Soviet weapons with Western gear and preserving the Czech Army’s combat capacities. The Czech Armed Forces plan to acquire up to 50 tanks in the 2A7+ version from Germany.

The remaining 13 Leopard 2A4s will be delivered to the military base in Přáslavice by the end of the year and will be operated by the 7th Mechanized Brigade. In addition to Canada and Germany, other countries that have declared their willingness to supply used Leopard tanks to Ukraine include Denmark, Finland, Poland, Portugal, and Spain.

Article by Prague Forum