I'm thinking there's a fair shot we'll see these upgraded Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW)
Leopard 1A5BR tanks before games end based on this
newer article from the one I posted around a month or two ago. This upgrade program is part of a longer term initiative to strategically
upgrade their armor between
2020-2039.
This current program is meant to extend the operating life of the
Leopard 1A5BR by 15 years.
We now also have a better picture in regards to the extent of the planned upgrades along with a couple optional ones which I feel will be made considering the "
neighborhood" they're in.
What I don't know is will they seek a new tank from outside the country which are what the "rumors" say will happen or develop their own tanks like they did with the following below. They know how to do it but, what killed the programs were
time in development, no export orders and most importantly
cheaper foreign tanks.
Both the
TAMOYO and
OSORIO never got past the
PROTOTYPE Stage.
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/n...ard-1a5br-mbts
http://www.military-today.com/tanks/mb3_tamoyo.htm
http://www.military-today.com/tanks/osorio.htm
For you Vietnam Vets, 2 days until I catch "
The Freedom Bird"!!
Though I concede the fact your I'm sure felt better.
Regards,
Pat
