Germany delivers additional leopard tanks, anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine

Germany has sent 22 more Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine, the German government said.

This shipment is part of ongoing military support aimed at bolstering Ukraine's defence capabilities amid its conflict with Russia, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.

Along with the tanks, three Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft launchers were also included in the transfer.

In a related development, Ukraine is pursuing the acquisition of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, originally produced for Pakistan but never delivered due to a US decision to cut military aid to the country in early 2018.

Türkiye's SavunmaSanayiST.com made a post on on its X account, indicating that Ukraine is keen to secure these helicopters to enhance its military operations.

Ukrayna'nın gözü Pakistan'ın AH-1Z Viper Taarruz Helikopterlerinde!

Ukrayna, ABD'nin Pakistan için ürettiği ancak teslim etmediği 12 adet AH-1Z Viper Taarruz Helikopteri'ni almak istiyor.

ABD hükümetinin Ocak 2018’de siyasi nedenlerle Pakistan’a askeri yardımı durdurma… pic.twitter.com/ZsX9jtJzwx

— SavunmaSanayiST.com (@SavunmaSanayiST) September 19, 2024

The continued support from Germany and potential helicopter acquisition highlight Ukraine's ongoing efforts to strengthen its armed forces in the face of external aggression.