Germany plans to buy up to 2,500 armored vehicles and 1,000 tanks to support NATO brigades amid tensions with Russia.
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Germany is considering buying up to 2,500 armored combat vehicles and 1,000 Leopard 2 tanks as part of NATO's efforts to deter Russia. This follows calls for the alliance to contribute up to seven combat brigades over the next decade. The total order could reach €25bn and final approvals could be given by the end of the year. Germany has also received approval to buy more than 1,000 Patria modular armored vehicles to replace aging equipment.
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