Germany unveils Leopard 2A8

Europe’s 'most advanced' Main Battle Tank (All images via AFP, Reuters)

What's the buzz?

Germany officially unveiled its next-generation Leopard 2A8 main battle tank (MBT)

When?

The unveiling took place at KNDS Deutschland plant in Munich on November 19, 2025

Specs:

The tank measures 8.05 meters in hull length (11.17 meters with gun forward), 3.8 meters in width, and 2.72 meters in turret height, Defence Security Asia said in a report

Specs:

It maintains a combat weight of approximately 69.5 tonnes

Specs:

The 2A8 retains the traditional four-man crew — commander, gunner, loader, and driver

Cost:

The Leopard 2A8, priced at approximately €20 million per unit (around $21.7 million)