New acquisition plans for 2019 and beyond
PRESS RELEASE
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann supports the modernization of the Hungarian Army
Munich, December 19, 2018 NATO and EU member state Hungary is modernizing its land forces and seeking a European alliance for its equipment.
As part of this modernization process, Hungary signed a contract for the procurement of 44 new Leopard 2 A7+ main battle tanks and 24 new PzH 2000 howitzers with German defense technology company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) on December 19th, 2018.
In addition, Hungary is procuring 12 used Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks from KMW's inventories for training purposes. The project represents a further step toward greater interoperability between European armed forces. Hungarian Defense Minister Tibor Benk emphasized that the contract would strengthen the smooth and extensive cooperation between the German and the Hungarian Armies.
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Should you have any further questions, please contact:
Dr. Kurt Braatz
Senior Vice President Strategy and
Corporate Communications
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co.
KG Krauss-Maffei-Str. 11
80997 Munich Germany
Tel.: +49 89 8140 4675
Fax: +49 89 8140 4977
E-Mail: kurt.braatz@kmweg.de
www.kmweg.de
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, a member of the German-French defense technology group KNDS, leads the European market for highly protected wheeled and tracked vehicles. At locations in Germany, Brazil, Greece, Mexico, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the USA more than 4.000 employees develop, manufacture and support a product portfolio ranging from air-transportable, highly protected wheeled vehicles (MUNGO, AMPV*, DINGO, GFF4 and BOXER*) through reconnaissance, anti-aircraft and artillery systems (FENNEK, GEPARD, Remote Controlled Howitzer 155, Armoured Howitzer PzH2000, DONAR* and AGM) to main battle tanks (LEOPARD 1 and 2), infantry fighting vehicles (PUMA*) and bridgelaying systems. In addition, KMW has wide-ranging system competence in the area of civil and military simulation, as well as in command and information systems and remote-controlled weapon stations with reconnaissance and observation equipment. The armed forces of more than 50 nations worldwide rely on tactical systems by KMW.
* Joint venture with national and international partners
Unless otherwise indicated, all products are registered trademarks of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG
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