On February 21, 2023, the Defense Committee of the Italian Chamber of Deputies approved the purchase of German Leopard 2 tanks. Nino Minardo, the President of the Defense Committee, declared, "This is a very important vote, as it will effectively enable the initiation of a comprehensive multi-year program to renew the Army's armored component. Such renewal has become imperative due to the obsolescence of existing systems and the evolving requirements of NATO, shaped by recent international developments." According to information from the website "ANALISIDIFESA," the specific version of the Leopard 2 tank could be the Leopard 2A8. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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| A demonstrator of the Leopard 2A8 was unveiled during the IDET defense exhibition in the Czech Republic in May 2023. (Picture source Army Recognition Group) |
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