Sydney, Oct 16, 2024 (AFP) - Australia to send fleet of ageing Abrams tanks to Ukraine

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2024-10-17

Australia will donate an ageing fleet of 49 American-made Abrams tanks to Ukraine, bolstering its ground forces ahead of a difficult winter campaign, the defence department said Thursday. The M1A1 Abrams tanks -- weighing over 60 tonnes and equipped with heavy firepower -- were due to be decommissioned starting next year. Instead, they will be sent to help the war effort in Ukraine, a welcome boost on the back of a $425 million arms package rec......

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