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Krauss-Maffei Wegmann supports the modernization of the Hungarian Army

Category: Contracts

Munich -- NATO and EU member state Hungary is modernizing its land forces and seeking a European alliance for its equipment.

As part of this modernization process, Hungary signed a contract for the procurement of 44 new Leopard 2A7+ main battle tanks and 24 new PzH 2000 howitzers with German defense technology company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) on December 19th, 2018.

In addition, Hungary is procuring 12 used Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks from KMW’s inventories for training purposes. The project represents a further step toward greater interoperability between European armed forces. Hungarian Defense Minister Tibor Benkő emphasized that the contract would strengthen the smooth and extensive cooperation between the German and the Hungarian Armies.

KMW
22.12.2018

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PzH 2000 (Self-propelled howitzer)

PzH 2000 (Self-propelled howitzer)

Leopard 2A7+ (Main battle tank)

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