The Czech Ministry of Defence reports the cabinet on 3 Sept 2025 reviewed an addendum to the Leopard 2A8 framework, enabling a binding order in the coming weeks. Phase 1 covers 44 command/combat tanks (CZK 32.76 bn incl. VAT) plus CZK 1.49 bn for national configuration (“bohemisation”), with significant Czech industry participation expected.
Policy Regulation·September 3, 2025·Ministerstvo obrany ČR
Czechia: Government reviews addendum to acquire Leopard 2A8 tanks
Czech government reviewed an addendum to join Germany’s KNDS Leopard 2A8 framework; first tranche 44 tanks CZK 32.76 bn.
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