Sweden to buy German tanks, modernize equipment with $1.97bn upgrade
Sweden is purchasing 44 new German Leopard 2 A8 main battle tanks and plans to modernize its existing fleet of 66 Leopard 2 tanks as well as other combat vehicles in its military arsenal, the Defence Ministry announced in Stockholm on Thursday.
Sweden to purchase 44 German Leopard tanks
In a significant move to bolster its security, Sweden, the newest NATO member, is set to invest over €1.91 billion in acquiring new tanks and refurbishing its existing fleet.
Sweden army to buy tanks for $2 bln from KNDS
Sweden's army will buy tanks from German-French defence equipment maker KNDS for 22 billion Swedish crowns ($1.97 billion), the Nordic country's government said on Thursday.
Sweden Buys More Leopard 2 Tanks As Part Of Major Defense Build-Up
Sweden is buying 44 German-made Leopard 2A8 tanks, in addition to upgrading 66 of its older models to the same standard, continuing a period of military investment for the Scandinavian country, which joined NATO last year.
Sweden's army plans to buy $2B in tanks from KNDS
The Swedish army plans to buy tanks from German-French defense contractor KNDS for 22 billion Swedish crowns ($1.97 billion), Sweden's government said in a statement Thursday. The order includes 44 Leopard 2 A8 tanks and upgrades for 66 existing tanks.
Sweden to buy tanks for $2 billion, defence minister tells SVT
Sweden's army will buy tanks from German-French defence equipment maker KNDS for 22 billion Swedish crowns ($1.97 billion), Defence Minister Pal Johnson told Sweden's public broadcaster SVT on Thursday.
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