At least forty German-produced Leopard 2 MBTs were lost as of last fall in the Russo-Ukrainian war, leading to Ukrainians, Germans, and tank enthusiasts alike to question its effectiveness.

The Abrams, Challenger 2, and Leopard 2 are considered upgrades when it comes to Ukraine’s aging tank fleet. Since Russia’s Ukraine invasion was launched back in February 2022, both Kyiv and ...