Dutch Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren said that the first two of 14 Leopard 2 tanks purchased by the Netherlands and Denmark for Ukraine have been overhauled at the facilities of the German defence concern Rheinmetall and are ready for shipment.
"The first 2 out of a total of 14 Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine are ready for use. Netherlands and Denmark ordered these from the industry. After training Ukrainian military personnel, the modern battle tanks will be delivered to Ukraine as soon as possible," she said on X.
Also, the Danish Ministry of Defence adds that the first two Leopard 2 A4s for Ukraine have been overhauled at the facilities of the German arms concern Rheinmetall and are ready for shipment.
The tanks will first be sent to Poland for training of the Ukrainian military. In addition, the German concern Rheinmetall will soon repair the next 12 tanks. According to the plan, the tanks with spare parts and ammunition will be delivered to Ukraine this summer.