Leopard 2 Battle Tanks
2023 JAN 24
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Why in news?
- After weeks of intense pressure, Germany confirmed it would send 14 of its state-of-the-art Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine
- Other European countries like Norway and Poland - who have the same German-made vehicles - will also be allowed to make similar donations after Berlin gave them its permission
About Leopard 2 Tanks:
- The Leopard 2 is one of the world’s leading battle tanks, used by the German Army for decades and by the militaries of Canada, Indonesia and many other European nations.
- It has served in conflicts in Afghanistan, Kosovo and Syria.
- Germany believes re-exporting German-made tanks without its permission would be illegal.
- Leopard 2, powered by a diesel engine, features night-vision equipment and a laser range finder enabling it to better aim at a moving target while travelling over rough terrain.
- Until now, both Ukraine and Russia have used Soviet-era tanks in battle.
- Supplies of the Leopard 2 would help Ukraine offset Russia’s superiority in artillery firepower.
PRACTICE QUESTION:
Leopard 2 Battle Tanks, recently seen in news is built by which of the following country?
(a) Russia
(b) U.S
(c) France
(d) Germany
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