After a long competition, the German Leopard 2A7 main battle tank (pictured) has beaten South Korea’s K2 Black Panther for a Norwegian order covering 54 tanks, with an option for 18 more. No price has been released, but the program has a budget of NOK 19.7 billion.
OSLO — The government has decided to acquire 54 tanks of the Leopard 2 type from German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann. An option has been entered for the purchase of a further 18 vehicles. The first new tanks are expected to be delivered in 2026. This is a clear strengthening of Norwegian defense capability and national preparedness.
Norway; Army orders 54 Leopard-2A7 from Germany