K2 v Leopard 2 | The Norwegian Verdict

Norway's procurement agency recommended the Korean tank twice, according to Teknisk Ukeblad. Norway bought the German one. The chief of defense even advised buying no tanks at all, and the winter trials at Rena named no winner. So what decided the Norwegian tank tender: the K2 Black Panther or the Leopard 2A7? Stay to the end for the twist about 18 more tanks and a Korean howitzer deal. This video is based on reporting by Teknisk Ukeblad, Breaking Defense, Janes, Defense Post, NTB, TV 2 and Defense News, and on Norwegian government and procurement agency (FMA) statements. 0:00 The Norwegian paradox 0:44 Why Norway needed a new tank 1:44 On paper: weight against armor 2:46 Round 1: snow at Rena 3:36 Round 2: the recommendation 4:39 Round 3: the advice against tanks 5:25 Round 4: the price tag 6:34 Round 5: the clock 8:07 Where the K2 was ahead 8:48 What decided it 10:01 The twist: 18 tanks turned down 10:56 The Norwegian verdict