Germany to Place Leopard Tank Order Worth Up to $3.2 Billion

Germany is poised to order 18 Leopard 2 main battle tanks to replace units sent to Ukraine with an option for 105 more at a total cost of around €2.9 billion ($3.2 billion), according to people familiar with the plan.

The budget committee in the lower house of parliament is expected to approve the initial order of 18 tanks — worth about €525 million — at the end of this month, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential information.