Sweden army to buy tanks for $2 bln

Sweden army to buy tanks for $2 bln from KNDS
Sweden's army will buy tanks from German-French defence equipment maker KNDS for 22 billion Swedish crowns ($1.97 billion), the Nordic country's government said on Thursday.
Sweden to Buy Tanks for $2 Billion, Defence Minister Tells SVT
The order, which was placed in late December, includes 44 Leopard 2 A8 tanks and upgrades of 66 existing tanks, SVT reported. "This is an absolutely necessary investment," Johnson said, adding the tanks would help Sweden meet its goal of doubling the size of its army.
Sweden's army plans to buy $2B in tanks from KNDS
The Swedish army plans to buy tanks from German-French defense contractor KNDS for 22 billion Swedish crowns ($1.97 billion), Sweden's government said in a statement Thursday. The order includes 44 Leopard 2 A8 tanks and upgrades for 66 existing tanks.
Sweden army to buy tanks for $2 billion from KNDS
Sweden's army will buy tanks from German-French defence equipment maker KNDS for 22 billion Swedish crowns ($1.97 billion), the Nordic country's government said on Thursday. The order includes 44 Leopard 2 A8 tanks and upgrades of 66 existing tanks,
Sweden to purchase 44 German Leopard tanks
In a significant move to bolster its security, Sweden, the newest NATO member, is set to invest over €1.91 billion in acquiring new tanks and refurbishing its existing fleet.
Sweden to buy German tanks, modernize equipment with $1.97bn upgrade
Sweden is purchasing 44 new German Leopard 2 A8 main battle tanks and plans to modernize its existing fleet of 66 Leopard 2 tanks as well as other combat vehicles in its military arsenal, the Defence Ministry announced in Stockholm on Thursday.
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