In the early 2000s, Brazil invested in 260 Leopard 1A5 BR tanks from Germany, stepping away from outdated M-41 tanks. These tanks had enhanced features but lacked support contracts, making maintenance a challenge. In 2023, a Leopard 1A5 displayed in an Israeli museum symbolized its shift from frontline combat to a supportive role in modern […]
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