Germany has provided Ukraine with a new defense package with Leopard tanks and has already contracted dozens for next year.

The German government handed over a new package of military aid to Ukraine. It contains 10 Leopard 1A5 tanks and 14 Bandvagn 206 tracked all-terrain vehicles.

In addition, the package includes the following assistance: five medical all-terrain vehicles (Carrier Warthog), a Wisent 1 demining vehicle, 10 Vector reconnaissance UAVs, 14 Ground Observer 12 radar surveillance stations, tank tractors and semi-trailers for them, 16 Zetros trucks, 13 MAN TGS trucks, as well as 1.4 million cartridges for firearms.

At the same time, the German arms concern Rheinmetall signed a contract with the Ukrainian government to supply 25 Leopard 1A5 battle tanks in 2024. In addition, the contract includes five Bergepanzer 2 armored recovery vehicles, and two driver training tanks. It is noted that the government of Germany has financed the order.