Jan 7, 2025 · On October 28, 2024, Croatia announced its intention to acquire up to 50 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany. This decision was part of a broader defense strategy that also involves Croatia sending several older Soviet-era M-84 tanks and other military equipment to Ukraine. - No variants at this time.

On May 24, 2023, the German government confirmed the procurement of 18 Leopard 2A8s. These tanks will replace the Leopard 2A6s previously sent to Ukraine as military aid.

These 17 units, equipped with Trophy APS, will serve as a test platform for future configurations. Insights gained from this implementation will optimize production of the Leopard 2 A8, which will integrate Trophy APS into all 123 planned units, enhancing Germany's armored capabilities. [71]

Jun 13, 2023 · Initially designated Leopard 2A7, the 54 future tanks purchased by Norway are redesignated Leopard 2A8 NOR due to the additional requested specifications (Picture source: Norwegian MoD)

Apr 18, 2023 · By 2025, the new Leopard 2A8 modification should appear to replace the Leopard 2A7+. Europäische Sicherheit & Technik notes that the Bundeswehr wants to receive 18 such vehicles instead of the Leopard 2A6 transferred to Ukraine. Although the contract has not yet been signed, details of the tank's further development have already appeared.

Jun 20, 2024 · Initially unveiled as a prototype in May 2023 at the International Defence and Security Technologies Fair (IDET) in Brno, Czech Republic, the Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tank (MBT) is the latest variant in the Leopard 2 series, developed by the German companies Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall.

Jun 13, 2023 · The new Norwegian Main Battle Tank will therefore be known as MBT LEOPARD 2 A8 NOR. The German procurement authority introduced the LEOPARD 2 A8 configuration, as it is a new production and includes the integration of the Active Protection System TROPHY from company EuroTrophy.

Feb 23, 2024 · Italy wants to obtain 132 Leopard 2 A8-ITs along with 140 support vehicles including engineering and bridging assets. The tanks will be produced in the La Spezia factory, currently under construction.

Jun 13, 2023 · KMW and the Norwegian procurement agency NDMA have adjusted the nomenclature of their agreement for the delivery of new LEOPARD 2 tanks to align with the German configuration LEOPARD 2 A8. The Norwegian version, MBT LEOPARD 2 A8 NOR, includes additional features like the APS TROPHY system and …

Jun 2, 2023 · Die Stufe A8 ist ein deutlicher Sprung vom A6, der an die Ukraine geliefert wurde. Die Bundeswehr beschafft 18 Leopard – in der kampfwertgesteigerten Version 2A8. Der Deal zeigt, dass die "alte...