The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) has signed a contract with KNDS Deutschland for the delivery of three Leguan bridge-laying systems mounted on a Tatra 10×10 wheeled chassis.
The contract is valued at approximately €33m ($38m).
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It includes a TATRA chassis modified by KNDS for LEGUAN bridge deployment, along with a logistics support package and specialised tools.
The contract also features an option to procure additional training equipment as well as three more wheeled bridge layers and Leguan bridge sets valued at €25m. A decision on this extension is anticipated to be taken in 2026.
An open-ended clause within the deal allows other Scandinavian countries to participate in the agreement if they choose.
This procurement marks Denmark’s first use of a wheeled vehicle platform for its Leguan bridge layers. The system was previously operated on tracked Leopard 2 tanks within Danish service.
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By GlobalDataA statement from KNDS stated: “The implementation of this order with the Tatra 10×10 wheeled vehicle chassis underlines the very close cooperation between KNDS Deutschland and the Czech company Tatra defence vehicles.”
The contract comes as Denmark continues to modernise and strengthen its military capabilities.
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles recently secured a framework agreement with DALO to supply up to 1,000 HX and TG military trucks.
In July 2025, Denmark finalised an order for 129 common armoured vehicle system (CAVS) 6×6 units from Finnish company Patria.
In March 2024, the Danish government announced plans to increase defence spending by DKr40.5bn up to 2027, targeting improvements in ground-based air defence and anti-submarine warfare, and increasing its contingent of conscripted personnel.
