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KNDS has handed over the first upgraded Stridsvagn 123 A main battle tank to Sweden’s defence procurement agency, FMV, marking a significant milestone in the country’s Leopard 2 fleet modernisation.
The delivery forms part of the REMO (Renovation Modernisation) programme, which covers all 110 Swedish Leopard 2 main battle tanks. KNDS expects to complete the programme by 2030, as per a recent press statement.
The upgrade delivers increased combat capability, higher protection standards, and full digitalisation. The new L55 A1 gun extends effective range and enhances firepower. Fully digital crew workstations and improved connectivity bring the platform in line with current battlefield requirements. A logistics package is also included.
Chief Executive Officer of KNDS Deutschland, Florian Hohenwarter, commented: “Sweden has made a significant contribution to the Stridsvagn 123 A main battle tank system and has been driving the development of the Leopard 2 for almost 30 years.” He added: “The Stridsvagn 123 A is clearly one of the most modern main battle tanks and is fully interoperable in all areas with all Leopard 2 systems.”
The Swedish Army is scheduled to begin crew training on the upgraded platform in autumn 2026.
Sweden joined NATO in March 2024, and the Stridsvagn 123 A’s confirmed interoperability across the alliance’s Leopard 2 fleet strengthens its operational integration with partner nations. The REMO programme reflects a decades-long defence industrial relationship between Stockholm and KNDS.
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