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Croatia signs MoU with Germany to buy Leopard 2A8 tanks

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Posted on December 10, 2025

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· Last updated: December 10, 2025

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Croatia and Germany Sign MoU for Leopard 2A8 Tanks Purchase

BERLIN, ‌Dec ‍10 (Reuters) - ‌Croatia signed a ⁠signed ‌a Memorandum of ⁠Understanding with Germany on Wednesday to ‌buy ⁠44 Leopard 2A8 tanks, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said at a ‍press conference with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic ⁠in Berlin.

(Reporting by Andreas RinkeWriting by Madeline Chambers; ‌editing by Matthias Williams)

Key Takeaways

Croatia signed an MoU with Germany for 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks.
The agreement was announced at a Berlin press conference.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz and PM Andrej Plenkovic were present.
The purchase aims to enhance Croatia's military capabilities.
This deal signifies strong Croatia-Germany defense ties.

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What are Leopard 2A8 tanks?

Leopard 2A8 tanks are advanced main battle tanks used by various countries, known for their high mobility, firepower, and protection capabilities, making them suitable for modern warfare.

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