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.

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference after the central bank's policy meeting at BOJ headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, March 19, 2025. REUTERS/Manami Yamada/File Photo ...