Various iterations of the Leopard 2 continue to be operated by the armed forces of Germany, as well as 13 other European countries, and several non-European countries, including Canada, Chile, Indonesia, and Singapore. Some operating countries have licensed the Leopard 2 design for local production and domestic development.

The Kampfpanzer Leopard, subsequently Leopard 1 following the introduction of the successive Leopard 2, is a main battle tank designed by Porsche and manufactured by Krauss-Maffei in West Germany, first entering service in 1965.

The VK 16.02 Leopard was a planned German light reconnaissance vehicle designed from mid-1941 through to January 1943, with serial production scheduled for April 1943. It was intended to be the replacement of Panzer II Ausf.

The Leopard 2A8 main battle tank is the latest advancement in the Leopard 2 series of tanks manufactured by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall in Germany. This tank represents an enhanced version of the Leopard 2A7, incorporating cutting-edge improvements.

Jan 20, 2023 · Experts say the fast and fuel-efficient Leopard tanks would greatly bolster Ukraine's military effort. Pressure is growing on Germany to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, with Kyiv stepping up...

Apr 24, 2024 · Leopard 2 main battle tank was developed by Krauss-Maffei, now Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), of Munchen, Germany. The Leopard 2 is a successor to the successful Leopard 1. Leopard 1 was first produced in 1963 by Krauss-Maffei for the German Ministry of …

Feb 15, 2023 · The Leopard 2 is finally getting a chance to do what it was designed to do: kill Russians and destroy tanks in Eastern European battlefields. It was first developed by West Germany during the Cold War.

Jan 16, 2024 · Now, nearly a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, NATO is set to send up to 54 Leopard 2s to energize the Ukrainian army. The tanks, sent from NATO nations including Germany, Poland, the...

Jan 20, 2024 · Originally manufactured for the West German army in the depths of the Cold War, the Leopard 2 can cover ground quickly over a wide range of terrain types and is adept against other armored...

Jul 12, 2018 · West Germany needed a more effective, powerful, local defense system to withstand the threats of the GDR and Soviet Union. An MBT was part of the scheme, and by July 1957, the detailed spec of the Leopard was released.