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Federal government wants to buy decommissioned Leopard tanks from Switzerland
A Panzer 87 Leopard of the Swiss Army The model is based on the Leopard 2A4, but has been continuously developed. (Photo: picture alliance/KEYSTONE) Berlin In Switzerland, the federal government…
The first Leopard 1 tanks should be operational by June at the latest
Ukrainian soldier in front of a Marder armored personnel carrier A limiting factor in training is the lack of interpreters. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Bundeswehr wants to have trained more…
Norway to deliver eight Leopard 2
Training Ukrainian soldiers on the Leopard 2 in Poland Eight nations are ready to provide main battle tanks of the type. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin For a long time, the German…
Rheinmetall wants to export the most modern tanks to Ukraine
Armin Papperger Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, considers delivery of the Panther main battle tanks “in 15 to 18 months” to be possible. (Photo: Reuters) Dusseldorf The armaments group Rheinmetall…
“Achieve parity with the Russian armed forces through tanks”
In Kiew Boris Pistorius in exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov. (Photo: via REUTERS) Kyiv In the future, Ukraine should be able to use several…
Ukraine will receive more than 100 Leopard 1 tanks
Boris Pistorius in Kyiv The Federal Defense Minister promises Ukraine further support. (Photo: via REUTERS) Kyiv, Berlin Ukraine is to receive more than 100 older Leopard 1A5 main battle tanks…
Germany could deliver up to 160 Leopard 1 main battle tanks
A Leopard 1 tank on display in front of a barracks It is not yet clear when the tanks will be operational. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Ukraine could receive up to…
Germany approves delivery of Leopard 1 tanks
Leopard 1 stored in Belgium The tank was exported to numerous countries. (Photo: ddp/abaca press) Berlin Following the commitment to provide modern Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks to Ukraine, the…
Kyiv hopes for France’s “leading role” in fighter jet deliveries
Paris For Oleksiy Reznikov it was the first bilateral visit to a European capital: the Ukrainian Defense Minister first met French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu and then President Emmanuel Macron…
Ukraine – Situation in the morning: Zelensky punishes Russia’s wartime workers
Volodymyr Zelensky The Ukrainian President thanked “everyone who is helping to strengthen sanctions against Russia”. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv, Moscow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has imposed sanctions on 185 companies and…
Why France is hesitating when it comes to supplying main battle tanks
Paris In early January, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the delivery of AMX-10 RC armored reconnaissance vehicles to Ukraine. A day after Macron, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) then agreed to…
Why France is hesitating when it comes to supplying main battle tanks
Paris In early January, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the delivery of AMX-10 RC armored reconnaissance vehicles to Ukraine. A day after Macron, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) then agreed to…
Tanks in Ukraine: Stryker, Challenger
Berlin Now it’s official: Germany is sending Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine, and according to media reports the US government wants to deliver Abrams main battle tanks. The…
According to Scholz, Germany is not a war party
Polish F-16 fighter jets Poland and the USA do not exclude deliveries of aircraft to Ukraine. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv, Moscow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his country’s need for…
According to Scholz, Germany is not a war party
Polish F-16 fighter jets Poland and the USA do not exclude deliveries of aircraft to Ukraine. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv, Moscow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his country’s need for…
Relief but also a lot of frustration from allies
Berlin After the fundamental decision of the Western partners to also support Ukraine with battle tanks, the “coalition of the willing” is now being formed. Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister Wojciech…
Relief but also a lot of frustration from allies
Berlin After the fundamental decision of the Western partners to also support Ukraine with battle tanks, the “coalition of the willing” is now being formed. Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister Wojciech…
Relief but also a lot of frustration from allies
Berlin After the fundamental decision of the Western partners to also support Ukraine with battle tanks, the “coalition of the willing” is now being formed. Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister Wojciech…
According to Scholz, Germany is not a war party
Olaf Scholz The Chancellor justifies the decision to deliver tanks on ZDF. (Photo: dpa) Kyiv, Moscow Ukraine has welcomed the announced deliveries of Western-style heavy battle tanks in the fight…
Biden saves Germany – but willingness has its limits
Joe Biden (left) and Olaf Scholz The US President and the German Chancellor have announced tank deliveries. (Photo: dpa) Washington The US President is particularly emphasizing his respect for the…