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Australia announces the transfer of 49 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
Oct 18, 2024
Australia will transfer 49 of its outdated M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package worth $245 million.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the website of the Australian government.
“This assistance package worth about $245 million will enhance the firepower and mobility of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as complement the support provided by partners to Ukrainian armored brigades,” the Australian government said in a statement.
It is noted that the total value of military assistance provided by Australia to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion has exceeded $1.3 billion, and the total amount of support has exceeded $1.5 billion.
As announced in January 2022, the Australian Army will replace the M1A1 Abrams with the M1A2. To support the transition, the Australian Army will retain a small number of M1A1 Abrams tanks to help with the introduction of the new M1A2 fleet.
Author - Dmitriy Levchenko, 18/10/2024
