The first batch of Leopard1 tanks arrived in Ukraine from Denmark (video, photo)

This was reported by the Danish Armed Forces on Friday, 8 September.

In February 2023, acting Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said that Denmark, in cooperation with the Netherlands and Germany, would transfer Leopard 1A5 tanks to Ukraine as part of the EUMAM European cooperation.

The assistance includes both the repair of idle tanks and the training of Ukrainian tankers. The first 10 tanks have now been sent to Ukraine, with the rest on the way.

Denmark has sent some of our best tank instructors to Germany to train the Ukrainians to maximise the use of this weapon system. And I have no doubt that this will help them win the battle they are fighting right now," said Danish Armed Forces Commander Arpe Nielsen.

The Danish instructors are responsible for the first part of the Ukrainians' training, after which their German colleagues take over. The whole process takes place in close co-operation with interpreters from a number of countries and representatives of the German tank industry.

Leopard 1A5 tanks were in service with the Danish Armed Forces until 2005. In 1997, Denmark purchased 51 Leopard 2A4 tanks and the older Leopard 1A5 models were discontinued.