Originally Posted by
_Agrajag_
Main issue is that 12, very unique, tanks is a fairly useless force. The supply chain needed to just feed them with their unique ammunition (because of the rifled barrel) will be a massive headache. As a political statement of will and a
PR exercise they are worth far more than their military value. Leopards in sufficient numbers are what Ukraine needs. It could also do with lots of Bradleys and Marders rather than MBTs.
It’s 12 initially straight away with 8 to follow on so 20, I would imagine the 8 follow ins are drom storage so will need to be brought back into service for them,
That immediately makes one wonder if training has already been carried out or will it be done on the 12 before they ship them, or even on the ones in Poland.
or is it? another post says
The first four tanks will immediately be sent to Ukraine, and the remaining eight tanks will soon follow.