Leopard 2A6 Tank Takes Position In Kreminna Forest

LYMAN REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 26: Movement of tanks and inspection during crew rest. on December 26, 2023 in Lyman Region, Kreminna Forest, Ukraine. On 2 July 2023 Ukraine had reportedly received 54 Leopard 2A4 from NATO-member countries. The Leopard 2A6 includes the addition of the Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 smoothbore gun and other changes. All German tank battalions of the "crisis intervention forces" are equipped with the A6. Canada purchased twenty Leopard 2A6s from the Netherlands. These were delivered in 2007. Portugal purchased 37 Leopard 2A6s from the Dutch in 2007, with delivery in 2008. In January 2014, Finland purchased 100 L2A6s, as well as munitions, simulators, and a ten-year supply of reserve parts from the Netherlands. (Photo by Libkos/Getty Images)