The Leopard 2 is the main battle tank of the Canadian Armed Forces and of several Allies and partners. Canada will work with like-minded Allies on discussions relating to tank fleet donations and a sustainment strategy for Ukraine. Canada’s donation is also the result of extensive coordination with Allies and partners, who are also planning to donate Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, among other Western battle tanks.

This donation responds to Ukraine’s urgent request for tanks – a call that was reiterated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov at last week’s meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Germany. The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defenceĭefence Minister Anita Anand announced that Canada will supply Ukraine with four Leopard 2 main battle tanks from the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) inventory. The Minister also announced that Canada will provide ammunition, spare parts, and will deploy Canadian Armed Forces members to train Ukrainian soldiers on the use of these tanks in a third country.

Canada stands firmly with Ukraine in defence of freedom and democracy.” In coordination with our Allies and partners, we will supply Leopard 2 tanks, sustainment, and training on their use in response to Ukraine’s urgent requests. Today’s announcement is proof of our enduring commitment. “During my visit to Ukraine last week, I told Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov that Canada will continue to provide Ukraine with the military aid that it needs to fight and win. NEWS RELEASE – NATIONAL DEFENCE / CANADIAN ARMED FORCES

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