The Lithuanian government has approved a proposal from the Ministry of Economy and Innovation recognising the planned Leopard 2A8 tank assembly plant as a project addressing urgent national security and defence needs.
The largest share of the business relates to equipping the Boxer RCT 30 wheeled armoured vehicle, known as the Schakal, under a contract worth around €290 million. Hensoldt will supply 288 complete sets of digital optronics, including the PERI RTWL HD digital commander’s sight, the WAO HD digital gunner’s sight, the Multifunctional Self-Protection System
EuroTrophy has signed a €330 million contract with KNDS Deutschland to supply Trophy Active Protection Systems for the Leopard 2 A8 programs of Lithuania, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Croatia.
KNDS Deutschland will build a Leopard 2A8 main battle tank assembly plant in Kaunas, Lithuania, under a contract with the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence.
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Croatia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Ivan Anušić signed the order confirmation for 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks in Berlin on 10 December 2025, attended by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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Rolls-Royce has received a major order from KNDS for more than 300 mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines to equip new Leopard 2 battle tanks for several European armies.
Norway’s first Leopard 2A8NOR main battle tank has officially rolled out from the KNDS factory in Munich, marking what officials describe as a historic boost to national land forces.
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The Leopard 2A8 includes the Trophy active protection system from Rafael, which intercepts incoming projectiles before impact to improve survivability for crew and vehicle.
Excalibur Army and KNDS Deutschland signed a memorandum of understanding to establish long-term cooperation in the maintenance, repair and modernisation of Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks.
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The Czech Republic has signed a contract worth about €1.34 billion for 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks, with an option for 14 more.
The Czech government has discussed the purchase of Leopard 2A8 tanks for the Army following a proposal by Defence Minister Jana Černochová.
On 13 August, the Government of the Republic of Lithuania approved a plan to finance an advance payment for the purchase of Leopard 2A8 tanks for a future Lithuanian Land Forces tank battalion.
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