Sweden is buying 44 German-made Leopard 2A8 tanks, in addition to upgrading 66 of its older models to the same standard, continuing a period of military investment for the Scandinavian country that joined NATO last year.

The old saying, "When one door closes, another opens" is likely being taken to heart in the offices of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall AG – the makers of the Leopard 2 main battle tank (MBT).

Sweden has signed a historic contract with the KNDS, a Franco-German defense manufacturer, to acquire 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks and modernize 66 existing tanks. O post Sweden Announces Purchase of 44 Leopard 2A8 Tanks and Fleet Modernization for Nearly $2 Billion apareceu primeiro em TechBreak.

In a significant move to bolster its security, Sweden, the newest NATO member, is set to invest over €1.91 billion in acquiring new tanks and refurbishing its existing fleet.