The first Leopard 2A4 tanks were introduced in Germany, intended for the Hungarian armed forces. GTN, designed to replace Soviet cars, getting ready to be sent to a new duty station.
They are part of Budapest's order for new combat systems., among which are tanks, howitzers and dowels made in Germany. Total contract value, probably, significantly exceeds one billion euros.
Leopard 2A4 to be delivered by Krauss-Maffei from its production facilities in Munich. "Leopards" from cash reserves are being restored for the needs of the Hungarian army, ordering 12 machines of the specified type. During the overhaul, they receive new small arms in exchange for MG3 machine guns. A company of tanks is needed to prepare personnel for the operation of the new version of the Leopard 2A7 +. MBT of this type will begin to enter the Hungarian army in 2023 year.
Total expected shipping 44 Leopard 2A7+ (allegedly, "Newly made") and 24 PzH self-propelled howitzers 2000.
The supply of this equipment will allow the Hungarian army to jump through a generation, since today she uses 30 tanks T-72M1 (not modernized) and towed howitzers D-20 Soviet design
– writes Polish edition of Defense24.
Along with the listed products are purchased 36 Airbus Helicopters H145M and H225M helicopters and NASAMS Norwegian mobile air defense system with AMRAAM and AMRAAM-ER missiles, designed to replace the Cube air defense system.
Hungarian Ground Forces, after years of deep neglect, come into 21 century
– concludes Defense24.
Leopard 2A4 Hungarian Armed Forces:
