The newspaper writes that the German concern Rheinmetall has purchased Leopard 1 tanks from the Belgian company OIP Land Systems for shipment to Ukraine. handelsblatt with reference to sources.
According to the publication, a total of 50 vehicles were purchased, about 30 of which can be delivered to Ukraine. The equipment will be re-equipped at the concern’s enterprises in Düsseldorf.
Initially, the German concern planned to purchase tanks from the Swiss company Ruag, but due to the law of neutrality, the Swiss authorities did not give permission for export.
Before that, the Welt newspaper knowledgeableGermany delays arms shipments to Ukraine. Journalist Gregor Schwung wrote this, referring to a special list of the German government.
20 Marder infantry fighting vehicles, four IRIS-T missile defense systems and 12 launchers have not yet been sent from Germany to Ukraine.
Previously in the State Duma offered to organize An exhibition of broken NATO equipment.