Tag: Leopard 2

  • Russian drone takes out Leopard tank RIA

    Russian drone takes out Leopard tank RIA

    A video purportedly shows a Lancet kamikaze UAV destroying German armor used by Ukraine’s army Newly released footage from Ukraine appears to show the destruction of a Leopard 2A6 main battle tank by a Russian Lancet kamikaze drone. The heavy armor is one of the most modern battle tanks sent to Kiev by its Western…

  • Drones hit a rare Swedish-donated Ukrainian tank

    Drones hit a rare Swedish-donated Ukrainian tank

    Kiev has reportedly lost a fifth of the ten Battle Tank 122s it had received from the Nordic nation A point of view online video purports to show Russian drone strikes on a Swedish variant of the German Leopard 2A5 main battle tank, Stridsvagn 122. Ukraine received ten of them and has reportedly lost at…

  • Drone hits rare Swedish-donated Ukrainian tank (VIDEO)

    Drone hits rare Swedish-donated Ukrainian tank (VIDEO)

    Kiev has reportedly lost a fifth of the ten Battle Tank 122s it had received from the Nordic nation A point of view online video purports to show Russian drone strikes on a Swedish variant of the German Leopard 2A5 main battle tank, Stridsvagn 122. Ukraine received ten of them and has reportedly lost at…

  • Rare Swedish-donated Ukrainian tank clearly beats (VIDEO)

    Rare Swedish-donated Ukrainian tank clearly beats (VIDEO)

    Kiev has reportedly lost a fifth of the ten Battle Tank 122s it had received from the Nordic nation A point of view online video purports to show Russian drone strikes on a Swedish variant of the German Leopard 2A5 main battle tank, Stridsvagn 122. Ukraine received ten of them and has reportedly lost at…

  • Rare Swedish-donated Ukrainian tank clearly beats

    Rare Swedish-donated Ukrainian tank clearly beats

    Kiev has reportedly lost a fifth of the ten Battle Tank 122s it had received from the Nordic nation A point of view online video purports to show Russian drone strikes on a Swedish variant of the German Leopard 2A5 main battle tank, Stridsvagn 122. Ukraine received ten of them and has reportedly lost at…

  • Drone strike on rare Swedish-donated Ukrainian tank shown via POV camera

    Drone strike on rare Swedish-donated Ukrainian tank shown via POV camera

    Kiev has reportedly lost a fifth of the ten Battle Tank 122s it had received from the Nordic nation A point of view online video purports to show Russian drone strikes on a Swedish variant of the German Leopard 2A5 main battle tank, Stridsvagn 122. Ukraine received ten of them and has reportedly lost at…

  • Ukraine’s NATO accession will dominate leaders’ summit in Vilnius

    Ukraine’s NATO accession will dominate leaders’ summit in Vilnius

    As NATO members, in a rare sign of discord, disagree over the US decision to supply cluster bombs to Ukraine, the military alliance is expected to drop a major hurdle to Kiev’s bid for membership at a meeting in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope that the two-day summit would send…

  • The Swedish Parliament will not rule out threats of Russian attack – media

    The Swedish Parliament will not rule out threats of Russian attack – media

    The Nordic country’s defense committee reportedly plans to warn of alleged dangers emanating from Moscow A Russian attack on Sweden cannot be completely ruled out, SVT said on Sunday, referring to a report prepared by the country’s parliamentary defense committee. “An armed attack on Sweden cannot be ruled out.” the broadcaster quoted the document as…

  • Swedish politicians try to justify the NATO application

    Swedish politicians try to justify the NATO application

    The Nordic country’s defense committee reportedly plans to warn of alleged dangers emanating from Moscow A Russian attack on Sweden cannot be completely ruled out, SVT said on Sunday, referring to a report prepared by the country’s parliamentary defense committee. The claims come as Stockholm seeks to join the US-led NATO military bloc, abandoning decades…

  • The Swedish Parliament will not rule out threats of Russian attack media

    The Swedish Parliament will not rule out threats of Russian attack media

    The Nordic country’s defense committee reportedly plans to warn of alleged dangers emanating from Moscow A Russian attack on Sweden cannot be completely ruled out, SVT said on Sunday, referring to a report prepared by the country’s parliamentary defense committee. “An armed attack on Sweden cannot be ruled out,” the broadcaster was quoted as saying…

  • The Swedish Parliament cannot rule out threats of Russian attack media

    The Swedish Parliament cannot rule out threats of Russian attack media

    The Nordic country’s defense committee reportedly plans to warn of alleged dangers emanating from Moscow A Russian attack on Sweden cannot be completely ruled out, SVT said on Sunday, referring to a report prepared by the country’s parliamentary defense committee. “An armed attack on Sweden cannot be ruled out,” the broadcaster was quoted as saying…

  • The Swedish Parliament cannot rule out threats of Russian attack – media

    The Swedish Parliament cannot rule out threats of Russian attack – media

    The Nordic country’s defense committee reportedly plans to warn of alleged dangers emanating from Moscow A Russian attack on Sweden cannot be completely ruled out, SVT said on Sunday, referring to a report prepared by the country’s parliamentary defense committee. “An armed attack against Sweden cannot be ruled out”, e.ghe quoted the document as saying.…

  • The Swedish Parliament cannot rule out Russian attack media

    The Swedish Parliament cannot rule out Russian attack media

    The Nordic country’s defense committee is reportedly to warn of threats from Moscow A Russian attack on Sweden cannot be completely ruled out, SVT said on Sunday, referring to a report prepared by the country’s parliamentary defense committee. “An armed attack on Sweden cannot be ruled out,” the broadcaster was quoted as saying in the…

  • Swedish parliament cannot rule out Russian attack – media

    Swedish parliament cannot rule out Russian attack – media

    The Nordic country’s defense committee is reportedly to warn of threats from Moscow A Russian attack on Sweden cannot be completely ruled out, SVT said on Sunday, referring to a report prepared by the country’s parliamentary defense committee. “An armed attack against Sweden cannot be ruled out”, e.ghe quoted the document as saying. “Russia has…

  • Finland’s special vehicles for breaching the enemy’s defenses, the plight of Kenyan students and brilliant rainbow tires: Finland in the world press

    Finland’s special vehicles for breaching the enemy’s defenses, the plight of Kenyan students and brilliant rainbow tires: Finland in the world press

    The article considers the possible role of Ukraine’s 47th Assault Brigade, specifically the Leopard 2R, in Ukraine’s expected 2023 counteroffensive against Russian forces. The Finnish Leopard 2R, a modified Leopard 2A4 tank, has had its turret removed and is fitted with full-width mine plows made by Pearson of Great Britain. With 1500 horsepower, the Leopard…

  • Sanna Marini’s divorce, NATO exercises and Cha Cha Cha: Finland in the world press

    Sanna Marini’s divorce, NATO exercises and Cha Cha Cha: Finland in the world press

    Some international media like BBC, CNN and Caretakeramong other things, covered the story with neutral headlines and the articles told about the prime minister’s tenure. Media such as New York Post, Daily mail and Fox news have prominently featured in their headlines the controversy surrounding Sanna Marin’s partying with friends and celebrities in August 2022.…

  • Denmark sends huge donor package to Ukraine

    DKK 9.5 billion and countingThe package consists of, among other things, armored anti-mine vehicles, minesweepers and special vehicles designed to recover tanks and break through obstacles. In addition, items such as pontoon bridges, ammunition, night vision equipment, mortar rounds and financial contributions to air defense supplies are also included in the package. Fuel, first aid…

  • Denmark sends Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

    In a joint operation with the Netherlands, Denmark will donate 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, according to Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Acting Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen. The decision comes after a meeting of the Foreign Policy Council. This is reported by DR. Denmark has already donated 100 Leopard 1 tanks to…

  • This is how the war is being changed by Europe’s heaviest weapon

    This is how the war is being changed by Europe’s heaviest weapon

    From Germany’s helmets to Poland’s fighter jets. A year ago, Europe began seriously discussing heavy weapons for Ukraine. The giant Russian convoy had stalled on its way to the capital, Kiev, and Ukraine’s incredible defense capabilities stunned the world. These days both German and British modern tanks have rolled into Ukraine and since a couple…

  • Finland needs Hornet jets in the coming years, says the Minister of Defense

    Finland needs Hornet jets in the coming years, says the Minister of Defense

    The Foreign Minister agreed with the assessment Pekka Haavisto (Green). The F-18 Hornets, the first of which were delivered to Finland in 1995, would probably not be very useful at the end of their life cycle in Ukraine, Haavisto estimates. prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has not ruled out the possibility of delivering some of…

  • West knows who is responsible for the Nord Stream attack The Times

    West knows who is responsible for the Nord Stream attack The Times

    The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage ?has been circulating in intelligence secrets for months,? outlet claims Western intelligence agencies determined almost immediately that last year’s Nord Stream blasts had been orchestrated by a person with ties to Ukraine, but chose to withhold this information to avoid a diplomatic row between Kiev and…

  • West knows who is responsible for Nord Stream’s attack Times

    West knows who is responsible for Nord Stream’s attack Times

    The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage ?has been circulating in intelligence secrets for months,? outlet claims Western intelligence agencies determined almost immediately that last year’s Nord Stream blasts had been orchestrated by a person with ties to Ukraine, but chose to withhold this information to avoid a diplomatic row between Kiev and…

  • Sweden sends Leopard tanks to Ukraine

    STOCKHOLM, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — The Swedish government said Friday that the country will supply Ukraine with “about 10” Leopard 2 tanks as well as air defense systems. “At Germany’s initiative and after discussions in what we call the ‘leopard family’, we have decided to deliver Swedish Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine in close coordination,…

  • Finland supplies three Leopard 2 demining machines to Ukraine

    Finland supplies three Leopard 2 demining machines to Ukraine

    Minister of Defense Mikko Savola (Middle) highlighted press release Today marks one year since the war of aggression launched by Russia. “Together with tanks donated by other countries, the armor donated by Finland provides Ukraine with the capabilities it needs to regain its own territory,” he said. added at a press conference held in the…

  • The crisis in Ukraine puts the EU’s strategic independence back in the spotlight

    The crisis in Ukraine puts the EU’s strategic independence back in the spotlight

    © Provided by Xinhua The EU has also supported Ukraine but analysts say it is clear that the US has taken the lead. ROME, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) — The conflict in Ukraine has brought the decades-old issue of the European Union’s (EU) strategic autonomy back into the spotlight, analysts say. In many ways, the United…

  • Scholz pleads for tank

    Scholz pleads for tank

    Allies who asked Berlin to “free the leopards” have so far failed to deliver on their rhetoric Germany has urged its European partners to keep their promises to supply Ukraine with Leopard tanks. Few countries have stepped up to actually provide the German-made weapon, despite loud calls for Berlin to approve shipments to Kiev earlier…

  • Scholz votes thanks to the appeal

    Scholz votes thanks to the appeal

    Allies who asked Berlin to “free the leopards” have so far failed to deliver on their rhetoric Germany has urged its European partners to keep their promises to supply Ukraine with Leopard tanks. Few countries have stepped up to provide the German-made weapon, despite loud calls for Berlin to approve shipments to Kiev earlier this…

  • Live: Moldova closes airspace a day after warning of Russian plot

    Live: Moldova closes airspace a day after warning of Russian plot

    Moldova temporarily closed its airspace on Tuesday, a day after the small eastern European country’s president claimed Russia was plotting to topple his government – a charge denied by Moscow. The move comes as NATO defense ministers gathered for talks on how to increase their military support to Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24 for live updates.…

  • Denmark donates tanks to Ukraine

    Reliable, but has its flawsThe Leopard 1A5 was used by the Danish defense in the 1990s and saw combat against Serbian forces in Bosnia in 1994. The model is equipped with a less powerful barrel compared to modern Leopard 2 tanks. The 1A5’s armor is also less protective than its successor. However, it is very…

  • Savola: Finland participates in the international supply of tanks to Ukraine

    Savola: Finland participates in the international supply of tanks to Ukraine

    “Finland’s contribution cannot be too great in light of our defense capabilities. We are not yet a member of NATO, and we cannot compromise on our own defense, Savola said. He estimates that Finland could offer training and maintenance services to Ukraine in addition to tanks. Although decisions on the details of the support package…

  • EU approves new arms package for Ukraine

    EU approves new arms package for Ukraine

    The bloc’s foreign ministers agreed to give Kyiv nearly $550 million worth of arms EU foreign ministers approved a new tranche of military aid to Ukraine on Monday, Swedish officials have said. The arms bonanza is worth $542 million, but does not include the German tanks that Kyiv and its allies are hoping for. The…

  • Finland delivers more than 400 million euros of defense equipment to Ukraine

    Finland delivers more than 400 million euros of defense equipment to Ukraine

    Minister of Defense Mikko Savola (Centre) said on Friday that Ukraine still needs support to defend its territory against Russian attacks. “The current package is clearly the largest so far,” he emphasized news release. He stated that the package contained heavy weapons and ammunition and added that the contents were determined based on both the…

  • No German decision on tanks for Ukraine despite mounting pressure

    No German decision on tanks for Ukraine despite mounting pressure

    Germany said Friday that no decision had been made on providing battle tanks sought by Kyiv, despite an emotional plea from President Volodymyr Zelensky. Western defence ministers gathered at Ramstein Air Base in Germany for a crucial US-led meeting to hammer out future military aid to Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all…