Netherlands, Denmark and Germany agree to transfer about 100 modernized Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine

This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Wopke Hoekstra.

“The Netherlands, together with Germany and Denmark, will supply at least 100 Leopard-1A5 battle tanks to Ukraine. The Ukrainians need them in their resistance against Russian aggression. The Netherlands will make a financial and personnel contribution,” he said.

The Netherlands, together with Germany and Denmark, will supply at least 100 Leopard-1A5 battle tanks to #Ukraine. The Ukrainians need them in their resistance against Russian aggression. The Netherlands will make a financial and personnel contribution. @DmytroKuleba @MFA_Ukraine

— Wopke Hoekstra (@WBHoekstra) February 7, 2023

At the same time, the Danish Ministry of Defense issued a statement detailing that it is planned to transfer about 80 vehicles initially, and the first tanks will be brought into proper condition in a few months. According to unofficial information from the Danish DR, this includes former Danish Leopards, which were decommissioned in 2010 and sold back to the German manufacturer, where they remain in stocks. Now Denmark will help modernize them to be transferred to Ukraine.

A common statement of the three countries also appeared. "In the following months, Ukraine will receive at least a hundred Leopard 1A5s, including the necessary logistical support and training. Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands are providing modernized tanks from industrial stocks, the first will be provided in a few months... The initiative includes training on the Leopard-1A5, as well as the provision of spare parts and ammunition," the communiqué states.

Together with Germany and Denmark, the Netherlands are providing Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1A5 tanks from industrial stocks. We remain determined to support
Ukraine in their fight against the Russian aggression. pic.twitter.com/3O0ukQ6TZv

— Kajsa Ollongren (@DefensieMin) February 7, 2023

Together with Germany and Denmark, the Netherlands are providing Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1A5 tanks from industrial stocks. We remain determined to support Ukraine in their fight against the Russian aggression.

The countries add that the initiative is open to other interested allies and that Belgium has already expressed interest in it.