The Czech Republic and Germany want to buy Leopard 2 tanks from Switzerland
By: Maksim Panasovskyi | 08.03.2023, 14:38
Germany and the Czech Republic have sent a request to Switzerland at intervals of a few days for the purchase of Leopard 2 tanks. So far no reply has been received.
Here's What We Know
Last week Germany expressed a desire to purchase all 96 Swiss Leopard 2 tanks. They will not be transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, but will strengthen Germany's own defence.
The day before, the Czech Republic had also sent a request to buy the tanks. Swiss Vice-President Viola Amherd confirmed this. So far Switzerland has not given an answer to any of the countries.
The Swiss Army has 96 Leopard 2 tanks in service. The country's government is willing to sell some of the combat vehicles. The Ministry of Defence states that it needs 34 tanks for its own needs.