[On 18 December, KNDS Deutschland](https://defence24.pl/industry/chech-beda-wspolprodukt-leopardy-2) informed about the commission of the Tatra Defence Vehicle plant to produce 150 Leopard 2A8 tank hulls. Moreover, the Czechs can produce up to 300 more under contract. The German website will supply appropriate know-how on their welding, technological processes and quality control. This will increase the capacity of the Czech company and supply additional jobs.