Developed by Krauss-Maffei in the 1970s, the tank entered service in 1979 and replaced the earlier Leopard 1 as the main battle tank of the West German army.

Nov 20, 2025 · Germany rolls out the first Leopard 2A8 tank, launching a major armor rebuild that boosts NATO’s eastern defenses and expands Europe’s modern MBT fleet.

Mar 19, 2025 · The Leopard 2, also commonly known as the Leopard II, is a modern main battle tank (MBT) originally developed by West Germany in the 1970s. Officially entering service in 1979, the …

4 days ago · The Leopard 2A8 is here. With Israeli Trophy protection and advanced armor, Germany’s new main battle tank is built to survive high-intensity warfare.

Apr 18, 2025 · Leopard 2 Explained: The Backbone of Germany’s Armored Forces. Discover the history, design, and capabilities of the Leopard 2 tank.

Jan 20, 2024 · Here is everything you need to know about the Leopard 2 battle tank. West Germany first deployed the Leopard 1 — a medium tank — in 1965, but as the threat of war with the Soviet Union …

Nov 20, 2025 · Order books for the new variant are filling up, with Lithuania, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Norway all planning to use the latest Leopard.

Apr 7, 2025 · The Leopard 2 is the successor of the Leopard 1, the last main battle tank of the West German Army.

Discover the history and cutting-edge design of the Leopard 2, the second generation of the iconic Leopard tank series.

2 days ago · Inside the German Leopard 2 factory, engineers and automated systems work together to build one of the most advanced battle tanks ever created. In this documentary-style breakdown, we …