Qatar wants to buy 200 tanks from Germany - report

Qatar wants to buy up to 200 Leopard tanks from Germany, with a potential value of up to €2bn (US$2.5bn), German magazine Spiegel reported on Sunday, without citing sources.

The German security council, comprised of the Chancellor and key ministers, which decides whether to allow such trades, has not yet discussed Qatar's request, Spiegel said, adding the economy ministry and the Chancellery would give their support. (...)