< img src = "/uploads/blogs/4f/04/IB-1IPCQ95BP_EA2A6BBB1.jpg" Alt = "revealed the technical characteristics of German tanks Leopard 2A8 new generation"/> ~ ~ ~ ~ < P > The Netherlands restore the armored component of their army after a 13-year break & mdash; The state has purchased 46 main battle tanks of Leopard 2A8 of German production. This decision was officially announced by the Ministry of Defense of the country and was response to the aggravation of the security situation in Europe, in particular due to the aggressive actions of the state-terrorist state of the Russian Federation the restoration of the tank battalion is considered as strengthening the ability of the Netherlands to defense within the NATO collective strategy.
< p >Leopard 2A8 tanks are the latest modification in the Leopard 2 line and include a number of key updates. In particular, they are equipped with a system of active protection of Trophy of Israeli production, which is able to intercept anti -tank missiles and grenade launchers, significantly increasing the survival of the crew. The tanks have retained the main 120-mm of Rheinmetall Smooth-Barmate, which supports a wide range of ammunition, including programmable shrapnel-foot shells.< blockquote > < P class = "" Data-Start = "918" Data-end = "1262" >0 ~ ~ Strong > Machines received advanced digital fire control, modular armor, protection against weapons of mass destruction, and nbs; NATO. Their motor installation & nbsp; & mdash; diesel engine MTU & nbsp; MB 873 KA-501 with a power of 1500 horsepower & nbsp; & mdash; Provides maximum speed up to & nbsp; 65 km/h and & nbsp; operational radius to & nbsp; 400 & nbsp; km.
~ ~ ~ > 62 > 62 > < P class = "" Data-Start = "1264" Data-End = "1654" > A new tank battalion will be placed on the Bergen-Goen's military base in & nbsp; Nizhny Saxony (Germany). The location is chosen due to the lack of appropriate infrastructure for full tank exercises on & nbsp; the territories of the Netherlands. Joint base with German troops will allow integrated workouts by deepening cooperation in & nbsp; a framework of current defense agreements between the two countries.
~ < P class = "" Data-Start = "1656" Data-end = "2022" > Financial expenses for & nbsp; nbsp; the program is estimated in & nbsp; 1 to & nbsp; nbsp; 2.5 billion euros. Starting tanks is scheduled for & nbsp; 2027, and & nbsp; achievement of full operational readiness & mdash; on & nbsp; 2030.