September 3, 2025
•Ministerstvo obrany ČRThe 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.