The German machine-building and weapons-building concern Rheinmetall is ready to supply 139 Leopard tanks to Ukraine if the government gives permission for this.
A representative of the concern told the RND media group about this. According to him, they now have 22 Leopard 2A4s that they can prepare for use and deliver to Ukraine. It will take almost a year to repair these machines, delivery is possible in late 2023 or early 2024.
Another 29 Leopard 2A4, intended for "circular exchange", will be ready in April-May this year. They can also transfer 88 Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine.