Canada Loses All Hope of Finding Buyers for Its Outdated Tanks
Canada's Leopard tanks were replaced with the more modern Leopard 2, but finding buyers for the old ones has proved to be difficult, especially due to the limitations imposed by the country.
Tank Renaissance: Germany Reportedly Reviving WWI-Era "Leopards"
While the EU is paving the way for tanks in Europe, preparing infrastructure, Germany is arming itself with the newest А7V modification for the Leopard 2, advertised by the producer as the world's most powerful main battle tank.
(No) Smoking Gun: Almost Half of German Army's Weapons Unfit for Duty - Report
Recent findings underscore the deep-seated problems haunting the German armed forces.
Germany Poses No Threat to Russia Despite Its Increasing NATO Clout – Analyst
Commenting on Germany's plans to play a more active military role in NATO, German military expert Jurgen Rose told Sputnik that it may, in the end, damage the Bundeswehr's combat capabilities.
Sub-Par: Not a Single German Navy Submarine is Seaworthy
Germany's military hardware woes continue worsen: the German Parliament has announced that none of the German Navy's submarines are in operational condition. The navy maintains six submarines, but accidents and wear and tear have rendered all of them unusable.
German Army Lacks Combat Ready Tanks for NATO Ops – Reports
In recent times, Germany's military has been making headlines with its equipment shortages and poor performance, however, next year, the country is going to take on the leading role in NATO's rapid deployment force "Speerspitze".
Invincible? Not Quite: Why German Leopard Tanks Are So Vulnerable
Late last week, Kurdish militants destroyed a Turkish Army Leopard 2A4 tank, reportedly by a Soviet-era anti-tank missile launcher in the course of Ankara's operation against Kurdish fighters in Syria. Why could such a thing have happened to the allegedly "indestructible" German tank?
Turkey 'Has Come a Long Way' in Developing Its Own Weapons - Generals
There have been conflicting reports about Germany mulling a suspension on the delivery of modernized Leopard main battle tanks to Turkey in light of Ankara's ongoing military operation in northern Syria.
Over Half of Bundeswehr's Leopard 2 Tanks Not Operational
More than half of the German Bundeswehr's Leopard 2 tanks are not ready for operation, local media reported Thursday.
German Leopard 2 Tanks Arrive in Estonia to Participate in NATO Drills - Estonian Military
A total of eight Leopard 2 tanks of the German armed forces, or Bundeswehr, arrived in Estonia to take part in the major NATO international drill Spring Storm 2017, a spokeswoman for the Estonian Defense Forces, Lt. Kristel Maasikmets, said Friday.
Crawling Toward Russia: Spain to Send Tanks, Armored Vehicles, Troops to Latvia
Spain will send six Leopard 2E tanks, about 10 Pizarro tracked armored personnel carriers and about 350 military personnel to Latvia to strengthen the country's security, media reported on Tuesday.
Why Czech Republic Seeks to Buy Used German Leopard Tanks
The Czech military has recently expressed an interest in purchasing a number of surplus Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks from Spain.
Maturing Metal Warriors: Today's Tank Tech Remains Mired in 20th Century
A century after their introduction to the battlefield, tanks remain a staple of combat ground forces; nevertheless, most armies only have modernized versions of tanks which have existed for forty years, according to military expert Ilya Kramnik.
Inspirational: How Russia's Armata Kick-Started World Tank Industry
Apparently impressed by Russia's all-new T-14 Armata tank, which was showcased during last year's Victory Day parade in Moscow, many Western countries are looking for ways to upgrade, sometimes even radically, their existing tank fleets.
Money Trouble: German Bundeswehr Can't Afford New Tanks
The German Bundeswehr is short of funds to buy an advanced tactical missile defense system and an additional number of Leopard-2 tanks, according to an internal Defense Ministry document obtained by the daily newspaper Bild.
Robotank: The Future of Russia's Armata Tank is Fully Automated
Russia's top-of-the-line Armata tank may someday become remote-controlled, the top manager of the tank's maker, the Uralvagonzavod Corporation, told RIA Novosti.
World of Tanks: Germany Scrambles to Create Rival to Russia's Armata
Germany's efforts to create a competitor to the Russian next-generation Armata tank have not yet proven to be successful, according to Dave Majumdar, defense editor of the US magazine The National Interest.
The Armata Syndrome: UK Military Now Seeking to Upgrade Challenger 2 Tanks
UK generals, worried about Russia's state-of-art Armata's innovative features, are looking for upgrade options for the British Challenger 2 main battle tank (MBT).
Armata Vs Leopard 2: Germany's Main Battle Tank Could Be in Trouble
Russia's next generation heavy military tracked vehicle platform, better known as the Armata, has every chance of winning one-on-one battle against the best tank Germany has to offer, the Leopard 2A7, according to the National Interest.
The War Gene: Germany Boosting Army Against Russia?
Germany is building its army muscles citing – guess what? – Russia as the reason.
NATO Seeks Expansion to Eastern Europe