Embarrassing.

This coolbert:

As is Canada as is Spain?

Another NATO constituent member [Spain] willing to send heavy weaponry [Leopard tanks] to Ukraine. Armor in the present state however not fit for deployment. Need refurbishment? Maybe extensive refurbishment?

See previous blog entry Leopard tanks in the Canadian forces inventory also needing considerable maintenance before combat fit.

"Spain is ready to transfer 53 Leopard tanks to Ukraine, but they need re-equipment"

From global.espreso.tv | 27 January, 2023.

"On January 26, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles announced Spain’s readiness to supply tanks to Ukraine, but stressed the need to refurbish them"

"She said this during a meeting of representatives of six countries that have Leopard 2 tanks, RTVE reports."

"'There is a clear goal to end the war as soon as possible and bring peace. We are talking about coordinated work, with which we support Ukraine,' the minister said."

"She insisted that Spain could deliver the Leopard 2 A4s that are in Zaragoza, 'but some of them cannot be used, and we are going to analyze which ones can be refurbed.'"

I have a bad feeling this is how much of the NATO forces Leopard tanks are going to be found in a state of disrepair or needing some extensive maintenance. Tanks sitting idle for a long period now needing comprehensive refurbishment. Instantaneous deployable ready-to-go machines of war not so ready-to-go.

FOR SHAME!

coolbert.