Germany Offers Leopard Tanks, Marder IFVs to Brazil

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According to the report, Germany has offered Brazil a batch of 65 Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks and 78 Marder 1A5 infantry fighting vehicles as part of the South American country’s efforts to modernize its armored forces.

The report also stated that the offer comes from Germany’s strategic stockpiles, with the vehicles to be reconditioned by defense firm KNDS before delivery.

They are intended for Brazil’s “New Family of Tracked Armored Vehicles program.

The report also stated that Leopard 2 is Germany’s main battle tank developed through a series of upgrades under the combat potential enhancement project. The A6 version, proposed for Brazil, features a 120mm L55 gun, improved armor, and reinforced mine protection compared with earlier versions.

It was originally introduced in the 1990s; the 2A6 became part of Germany’s second-generation Leopard 2 tanks, with further modernizations leading to A6M, A6A3, and A7 variants.

In addition to the report that Leopard 2, after its transfer to Ukraine, which Ukraine refused. Germany holds around 68 original 2A6 tanks in its depots. The units being offered to Brazil were reportedly rejected by Ukraine.

Source: The Defense Post

 

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Leopard 2 is Germany’s main battle tank developed through a series of upgrades under the combat potential enhancement project. The A6 version, proposed for Brazil, features a 120mm L55 gun, improved armor, and reinforced mine protection compared with earlier versions.

It was originally introduced in the 1990s; the 2A6 became part of Germany’s second-generation Leopard 2 tanks, with further modernizations leading to A6M, A6A3, and A7 variants.

That‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ big gun and armor upgrade really made the Leopard 2 tank look tough. With the A6 version, Brazil is definitely showing some serious firepower. History is the proof it changes gradually. The latest versions are still going strong. The military technology is always advancing ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌rapidly.