The agreement signed by Norwegian RITEK and KNDS Deutschland to participate in the first Leopard 2A8NO production means an increase in the number of subcontractors active in the production of this latest German-French tank company. Initially, it was assumed that the final assembly process ordered by the Norwegian Leopards 2 would take place in Germany, but now we know that only 17 vehicles will be involved. The others will be installed in Norway, allowing the improvement of local manufacture and the anticipation of creating a capacity in the country to participate more in the production of these primary tanks. As stated in the contract, RITEK can receive export contracts in the future, so the company provided itself with a gateway to possible continued cooperation.
