The first Leopard tanks that underwent renovation at the Bumar-Łabędy mechanical plant in Gliwice have arrived for Ukraine, as announced by the Polish Armaments Group. It was also noted that additional vehicles are in the pipeline.
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“The priority is real help for fighting soldiers.”
While others discuss what might come next, the approach here emphasizes action in coordination with the Ukrainian side.
– Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa stated on social media
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It was confirmed that the first Leopard tanks, expressly refurbished at Bumar-Łabędy, were handed over to Ukraine. It was also added that additional vehicles are being prepared for delivery.
p>Officials explained that the work was carried out through the dedicated PGZ Service Orel program for more than a year. A broad range of activities is taking place as part of ongoing cooperation with Ukraine, including keeping heavy equipment near the front line and maintaining strong technical support there.
This underlines the intent to prioritize tangible aid to frontline troops.
– PGZ later reiterated on social media
Earlier in April, following a visit by President Volodymyr Zelensky to Poland, PGZ announced that the Gliwice-based Bumar-Łabędy plant and the Ukrainian company Ukroboronprom had jointly established a technological center for repairing Ukrainian T-64 tanks. In time, the Gliwice facility is expected to provide service and modernization for the PT-91 and T-72 tanks Poland has transferred to Ukraine, and it is also included in plans to service Leopard 2A4 tanks with Western support for Ukraine.
— The collaboration represents a broader framework for joint repair, modernization, and maintenance aimed at sustaining Ukrainian armored capabilities on the battlefield.
Note: This summary reflects public statements and official updates from the involved entities as recorded in coverage from Polish media outlets.
Source: wPolityce