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Dutch Government to Purchase Leopard 1 Tanks for Ukraine, Swiss Supplier Being Considered

The Dutch government plans to purchase dozens of Leopard 1 tanks for delivery to Ukraine.

About this, as he writesEuropean truth“, according to the broadcaster NOS.

A Swiss company could become the supplier of the tanks, according to sources in The Hague.

The purchase of tanks still requires permission from the Swiss government, which wants to stay out of the war with Russia as much as possible.

Arms deliveries put neutrality at risk, the Swiss said earlier. Therefore, an agreement on the purchase of tanks has not yet been concluded.

At the end of April, it was announced that the Netherlands, together with Denmark, were buying fourteen Leopard 2-A4 main battle tanks for Ukraine. They are purchased from German industry and will be delivered to Ukraine as soon as possible after completion, probably next year.

These fourteen tanks together cost about 165 million euros, with the Netherlands and Denmark paying half of this amount. It is not yet known how much the Swiss Leopard 1 tanks will cost.

Earlier it was reported that the Swiss defense concern Ruag formally filed an application with the government 96 Leopard 1 tanks for export.

Seven years ago the tanks were purchased from Italy. Switzerland wanted to resell or dismantle them for parts.

It was noted that Ruag wants to sell armored vehicles for further shipment to Ukraine. First, they will be sent to Germany to the weapons manufacturer Rheinmetall, and then to Ukraine.

2023-06-01 19:37:29
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