Austria's Army is Gearing Up: Large-Scale Investment in Wheeled Tanks, Helicopters and Aircraft

PeoplePoliticians ♦ Published: February 13, 2024; 16:06 ♦ (Vindobona)

The Austrian Armed Forces is facing a significant expansion of its vehicle fleet and aircraft fleet. The Ministry of Defense under department head Klaudia Tanner had already planned and made several new purchases since 2021.

The procurement of additional wheeled armored vehicles of the “Pandur Evolution” brand for the Austrian Army is apparently on the home stretch. / Picture: © Bundesheer/Robert Giessauf

According to a report in the “Standard”, the Ministry of Defense, under the leadership of department head Klaudia Tanner (ÖVP), is planning to purchase 225 more examples of the ultra-modern Pandur Evolution wheeled tank. The investment for this…