Germany rolls out brand-new main battle tank

Yesterday, the first tank of a new Leopard 2A8 series was presented to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at the manufacturer knds’s plant in Munich. The last new build of the Leopard 2 was in 1992, and the 2A8 is among the world’s most advanced. It features an all-new hull and chassis designed for increased capabilities, upgraded armor, and new electronics and sensors. It also retains the battle-tested Trophy system from Israeli manufacturer Rafael, which detects and destroys incoming projectiles. The Bundeswehr has ordered 123 units and plans to order an additional 75. Spiegel asks: “Does Germany Really Need So Many Battle Tanks?” Little do they know what Germany is planning.