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Defence | Defence signs contract for king of the battlefield

Defence

Defensie sluit contract af voor ‘koning van het slagveld’

Source published: 14 May 25

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Defence signs contract for king of the battlefield

Defence will have its own modern battle tanks available again from 2028. Secretary of State Gijs Tuinman signed for this today in Amersfoort. Defence is acquiring at least 46 Leopard 2A8 battle tanks. The Netherlands is joining an initiative of the German government for this.

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Source last updated: 14 May 25

Published on Openrijk: 14 May 25

Source: Defensie