It is presumably the Leopard 2A8, based on the most recent model supplied to the Hungarian Armed Forces, the Leopard 2A7 HU. Consequently, 125 of the best-preserved tanks will be modernised, while the rest will be used as a source of spare parts.ĭuring a recent hearing of the Defence Committee of the Italian parliament, the acquisition of German Leopard 2 tanks was confirmed.
According to reports in the Italian press, only a few dozen are combat-ready.
However, many of these tanks are in deplorable technical condition, with some of their armour having cracks. There are presently approximately 200 Ariete tanks in storage in Italy. This will be achieved by acquiring new German Leopard 2 tanks and modernising Italian Ariete tanks through the AMV (Aggiornamento Mezza Vita) programme. In light of NATO and the Russian attempts to destabilise the security situation in Europe, the Italian Army needs 250 tanks to fulfil all NATO obligations.
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