Defence Blog - Dec 25, 2014
German Parliament approved a proposal to develop a new generation of
tanks, program will be included in the medium-term planning of the
German Ministry of Defense.
The decision comes amid tense of “Ukrainian crisis” situation where
the number of Leopard 2A6 tanks 225/7 that the Bundeswehr aims to
maintain operational would become suddenly rather inadequate.
The explanatory memorandum of document speaks of great importance that
the armored units have German Army, they must be supported in the future
by equipping a new generation of tanks, especially since the German
military industry would be able to deliver such of product.
Development of the new tank could be the subject of cooperation
between France and Germany, followed sometime around March 2030 Leopard
becomes operational.
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