On behalf of the Lithuanian Defense Logistics Agency under the Ministry of National Defense (DMA), the Bundesver Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Technical Support (BAAINBw) signed a contract with KNDS Deutschland for the supply of 44 units to the Lithuanian army. LEOPARD 2 A8 tanks.
This is the first time in its history that Lithuania has created an armored unit and thus became the 23rd country-user of LEOPARD 2.
The contract costs 950 million euros and in addition to the main battle tanks LEOPARD 2 A8 includes a comprehensive package of spare parts and logistics.
Lithuania was the first country to implement the plan to purchase the main battle tank LEOPARD 2 A8 together with the Federal Republic of Germany within the framework of the so-called Joint Procurement Agreement, thus contributing significantly to the overall defense of Europe. Other countries plan to join this joint procurement project.
This was preceded by the signing of the confirmation of the purchase by the Minister of Defense of Lithuania, Doville, for the purchase of 44 units. LEOPARD 2 A8 in the presence of Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
The Lithuanian army will receive the latest version of the main battle tank LEOPARD 2. As in Norway and Germany, the all-new LEOPARD 2 A8 will be equipped with, among other things, the APS TROPHY active protection system. This provides the most modern and effective protection of 360° from anti-tank missiles and drones.
This is the first time in its history that Lithuania has created an armored unit and thus became the 23rd country-user of LEOPARD 2.
The contract costs 950 million euros and in addition to the main battle tanks LEOPARD 2 A8 includes a comprehensive package of spare parts and logistics.
Lithuania was the first country to implement the plan to purchase the main battle tank LEOPARD 2 A8 together with the Federal Republic of Germany within the framework of the so-called Joint Procurement Agreement, thus contributing significantly to the overall defense of Europe. Other countries plan to join this joint procurement project.
This was preceded by the signing of the confirmation of the purchase by the Minister of Defense of Lithuania, Doville, for the purchase of 44 units. LEOPARD 2 A8 in the presence of Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
The Lithuanian army will receive the latest version of the main battle tank LEOPARD 2. As in Norway and Germany, the all-new LEOPARD 2 A8 will be equipped with, among other things, the APS TROPHY active protection system. This provides the most modern and effective protection of 360° from anti-tank missiles and drones.