According to information published by the “WSW.ORG” website on May 21, 2022, German company Rheinmetall prepares the supply to Ukraine of 88 Leopard 1A5 Main Battle Tanks and 100 Marder tracked armored IFVs (Infantry Fighting Vehicles).
At the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, the German population was divided on the issue of military support for Ukraine. Members of the German Government, as well as citizens, thought that the supply of heavy weapons and the training of Ukrainian soldiers in Germany may drag the country into the war.
The Leopard 1A5 is the latest improved version in the Leopard 1 tank family. First converted tanks were delivered to the German Army in December 1986 and a total of 1,300 were delivered through to 1992. Today, the tank is no longer in active service with the German army.
Currently, a total of 710 tracked armored IFVs are in service with the German army including 305 Marder 1A3/A4, 71 Marder 1A5, and 334 Puma. According to our sources, German company Rheinmetall could deliver Marder 1A3s from the German army military inventory.