Just before December 25, 2024, Sweden's Defense Material Works (FMV) signed a contract with KNDS worth €2 billion to acquire Leopard 2A8 tanks, as reported by Svt Nyheter on January 9, 2025. This initiative, a key component of Sweden’s military transformation, includes procuring 44 new Leopard 2A8 tanks and modernizing 66 tanks from the 1990s still in service. Read more.
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| Equipped with a three-man turret and a 120mm L55 smoothbore gun, The Leopard provides enhanced precision and penetration capabilities compared to previous models (Picture source: Army Recognition) |