PRAGUE: The Czech Republic will receive 15 tanks from Germany in Ukraine aid compensation, its defence ministry said Wednesday.
The Czech government is a staunch supporter of Ukraine against Russia and has given at least 62 of its tanks to Kyiv since the war started.
Prague has also enhanced its defence spending and seeks to modernize its army, using German tanks, the first of which are expected to be delivered later this year.
“We are replacing structurally obsolete Soviet equipment with new, modern machines that can withstand the current environment,” Defense Minister Jana Cernochova said in a statement.
He said the Czech army would receive 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks and one armoured “Buffel” tank recovery vehicle. She expressed gratitude to the German side for supporting the Czech Republic.
Germany has already given Prague 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks and a recovery vehicle within the compensation package for the Czech Republic.
The Czech government said it would also purchase up to 77 German-made Leopard tanks in June. It is part of a joint purchase deal with other European countries to help reduce prices.
