According to information published by the Danish Ministry of Defense Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) on January 30, 2025, the Danish Army Engineer Regiment has officially received new German-made Leguan 2 tracked armored bridge layer vehicles manufactured by KNDS-Germany. This delivery, marking a significant enhancement to Danish army combat engineering capabilities, was facilitated by the Danish Ministry of Defense’s Materiel and Procurement Agency (FMI) and is part of an ongoing effort to modernize the Norwegian military’s mobility and logistics assets. Supplied by KNDS-Germany (formerly Krauss-Maffei Wegmann KMW), the new engineer vehicles will provide the Danish Army with state-of-the-art bridge-laying technology, ensuring rapid deployment of tactical bridges in various operational environments.
The Leguan 2 engineer vehicles are built by the German Defense Company KNDS based on the combat-proven Leopard 2 main battle tank (MBT), combining the Leopard 2’s legendary battlefield mobility with specialized bridge-laying capabilities. This integration provides significant operational advantages, particularly in terms of maintenance, logistics, and crew training, as the Norwegian Army already operates Leopard 2 tanks, which streamlines support functions and enhances overall operational readiness.
Each Leguan 2 vehicle is equipped with two sets of bridges, one measuring 14 meters and the other 26 meters in length. Both bridge sets comply with the strict MLC 80 (Military Load Classification) load-bearing requirements, ensuring they can support the movement of heavy vehicles, including tanks and armored personnel carriers. This compliance, alongside the potential for future bridge length expansions, offers exceptional flexibility and ensures the Leguan 2 can adapt to a wide range of operational needs. The vehicles also come with a semi-trailer for transporting the bridges, providing the Norwegian forces with greater flexibility for rapid redeployment.