Netherlands and Denmark bought 14 Leopard 2A4 that had been decommissioned and stood still for 20 years. The aim is to deliver all 14 by July 2024. The first batch of two have been tested and approved. Worker from Rheinmetall Netherlands comments that it was challenging given there was a lot of rust and mold.
Colonel comments on improving support on maintenance and delivery of spare parts so that delivered materiel can remain to be fielded. Interviewer asks about that these tanks have not been adapted for drone warfare, where the colonel states that some improvements have been made, but is unable to comment on details.
See video below (Dutch):[https://nos.nl/video/2505179-twee-opgeknapte-leopardtanks-voor-oekraine-getest-en-goedgekeurd](https://nos.nl/video/2505179-twee-opgeknapte-leopardtanks-voor-oekraine-getest-en-goedgekeurd)
by Tombololo
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Video also explains there are some ‘hidden’ upgrades to the tank they won’t disclose.
Too bad they already lost a lot leopards. To think we sold our 445!!!, yes that many, for a penny and an apple some years ago. They could have been so welcome for our Ukranian brothers to fight off the Russian horde. We were asleep for too long. Wake up Eu!
The Leopards have so far proved very disappointing, whereas the Bradleys have held up well.
Polish Bumar Łabędy Factory is unofficially manufacturing lots of parts for A4s
Yes, but the Bradley’s are taking out Russian tanks, while numerous Leopards have broken down and are out of commission. So in terms of effectiveness, these are more like oranges and lemons, respectively.