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This is a list of German-made and German-used land vehicles sorted by type, covering both former and current vehicles, from their inception from the German Empire, through the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany, to the split between West Germany and East Germany, through their reunification and into modern-day Germany.
A West German army Leopard 1A1A1 with additional spaced armour on the turret and gun mantlet. A Norwegian Army Leopard 1A1. After the last vehicle from the first four production series was delivered, the Bundeswehr initiated an upgrade programme in 1970 to increase the combat effectiveness of its tanks.
After World War II, Dawson traded army surplus vehicles and scrap metal. By his own account he made his first deal in 1945, buying German army surplus in the Channel Islands and making a profit of £60,000. [10] Dawson's largest deals were purchases of British army surplus in 1946 and American army surplus in Germany in 1950.
West Germany was formed as a result of the division of germany after World War II. As part of the Western Bloc West Germany was a member of NATO and an important part of the alliance. Especially so since any conflict with the Soviet Union was most likely going to start in West Germany itself or on its border with East Germany.
Some military surplus dealers also sell military surplus firearms, [2] spare parts, and ammunition alongside surplus uniforms and equipment. Demand for such items comes from various collectors, outdoorsmen, adventurers, hunters, survivalists, and players of airsoft and paintball, as well as others seeking high quality, sturdy, military issue garb.
"Leichtes luftlandefähiges Utility Terrain Vehicle" (LL UTV) United States: Air mobile UTV Utility terrain vehicle. 65: First batch of 65 vehicles. [228] A framework agreement for a total of up to 148 vehicles. [229] Version of the Polaris MRZR-D4, known as the Leichtes luftlandefähiges Utility Terrain Vehicle in the German Armed Forces. All ...
The German Kriegswaffenkontrollgesetz (Weapons of War Control Act) controls the production, handover, sale, trade, acquisition and transport of goods, resources, and organisms that are meant for war. During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine the law suddenly became very relevant, because the German policy on sending weapons is in part based ...
Lists of military equipment used by Germany, both current and former equipment of the German Empire, Weimar Republic, Nazi Germany, West Germany/East Germany, and modern-day Germany. By type [ edit ]