Černochová eyes deal with Germany on Leopard tanks this year

The Czech minister of defence, Jana Černochová, says she would like to confirm an agreement on possible future cooperation between Germany and Czechia on the acquisition of Leopard 2A8 tanks by the end of this year. She made the comment after a meeting with President Petr Pavel at Prague Castle on Tuesday.

Germany has donated 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks to Czechia in return for its support of Ukraine, with the value previously put at CZK 3.85 billion. Czechia is also negotiating with Germany on purchasing at least 77 of the tanks and is hoping to secure a significant price reduction and other advantages.