STOCKHOLM: – Sweden is set to modernize its military arsenal by purchasing 44 new German Leopard 2 A8 battle tanks. Defense Minister Pal Jonson announced that Stockholm plans to invest approximately 22 billion kronor (€1.91 billion, $1.97 billion) to enhance its defense capabilities.
The Swedish defense agency FMV has signed an agreement with the German-French arms company KNDS, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028 and continue until 2031.
Of the newly acquired tanks, 10 will replace those previously donated by Sweden to Ukraine. Additionally, 66 Leopard 2 tanks in the existing fleet will undergo renovation.
This marks the most significant upgrade of Sweden’s military fleet since many of the tanks were originally purchased in the early 2000s.
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