Mar 25, 2024 · Spain has announced a plan to send 19 Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine by September to strengthen its defenses against Russia in the ongoing war. General Dynamics European Land Systems has been chosen to provide all …

Jan 24, 2025 · Upgrading Spain's Leopard 2A4 tanks to the Leopard 2A8 standard would offer significant advancements in protection, mobility, and firepower. The Leopard 2A8 incorporates updated armor systems designed to address threats such as anti-tank guided missiles and improvised explosive devices.

Feb 2, 2023 · They have a tough armor mix, a powerful 120-millimeter gun with digital fire controls, crisp optics and a 1,500-horsepower engine that can push the 70-ton tanks to 45 miles per hour on-road. But a...

Jan 29, 2025 · The Spanish Army has announced plans for technical modernisation, including the potential replacement of its ageing Leopard 2A4 tanks. The latest variant, the Leopard 2A8, is being considered as a successor, marking a significant step in Spain’s efforts to enhance its armoured capabilities.

Nov 22, 2024 · Spain has become the leading provider of German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, delivering 29 Leopard 2A4 units. This figure surpasses contributions from other countries, including Germany, which has provided 18 Leopard 2A6 tanks, and Poland, which delivered 14 Leopard 2A4 units.

Nov 22, 2024 · Spain to deliver 10 additional Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine. (Picture source: Spanish MoD) The Leopard 2A4 tanks underwent extensive repairs and fine-tuning at the Santa Bárbara Sistemas factory in Alcalá de Guadaira, Seville, ensuring their full operational readiness.

May 21, 2024 · Defense Minister Margarita Robles announced that in just over a month, by late June, the second batch of Leopard 2A4 tanks will be shipped, accompanied by a new delivery of Patriot anti-aircraft missiles and various types of ammunition, including 155mm artillery shells.

Jul 16, 2024 · Spain’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed details of the delivery route that is taking ten refurbished Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks (MBT) to Ukraine, a near-week-long journey by sea through to Poland, before onward transit over the border.

Jul 8, 2024 · Santa Bárbara Sistemas has successfully completed the overhaul of ten Leopard 2A4 tanks, which Spain is set to deliver to Ukraine as part of its pledged aid to counter the ongoing Russian invasion. An additional nine tanks, completing the second batch of 19 promised to Ukraine, are scheduled for completion by September.

Mar 20, 2024 · According to the site, Spain’s defense-trade control board has authorized the transfer, to Ukraine, of 20 ex-Spanish army Leopard 2A4s. If confirmed, the tank pledge would boost to 74 the...