The New Bridge-laying Capability of the Hungarian Defence Forces – Leopard 2 Leguan

doi: 10.32562/mkk.2023.1.3

Abstract

In recent years, the reform and the technical development of the Hungarian Defence Forces have been a constant topic of press. Everyone who follows these events is aware that the development of a military capability involves the purchase of technical equipment, which technical equipments also require additional service and maintenance purchases. However, the skill development of a specific field is closely dependent on the skills of many other fields. One of the branches of this development system is the implementation of technical developments related to the technical support of newly acquired tanks, including the purchase of the Leopard 2 LEGUAN bridge-laying tank.

Keywords:

military engineer support movement support tanks bridge-laying capability

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