Australian tanks bound for Ukraine in major military boost
The Ukrainian military is set to receive top-tier support. The Australian government has decided to send 49 Abrams M1A1 tanks to Kyiv. This high-calibre weaponry will be beneficial on the front lines. The tanks surpass the existing "Russian technological thought" available to Moscow.
Australia is in the process of modernizing its army. The Abrams M1A1 model will be phased out in favour of the next-generation M1A2 tanks. The authorities in Canberra have already placed an order for 75 new military vehicles. In the meantime, 49 of the older models will be dispatched directly to the front.
This move comes as the Aussies have decided to send Abrams M1A1 tanks to Ukraine. It is part of a $245 million support package that Canberra has pledged to the Ukrainians.
Despite being a relatively older design, originating in the 1980s, the M1A1 Abrams is still highly valued by military forces around the world. The United States and Saudi Arabia, among other countries, maintain a substantial reserve of these tanks. The Polish army has 116 units in its arsenal.
Australian tanks heading to the front to support Ukraine
It's important to note that only a small fraction of the tanks provided by Australia will need additional repairs and maintenance. The units being sent to Ukraine have never been deployed on the front lines.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports that the tanks can be quickly dispatched to Kyiv. From there, the Abrams will proceed directly to the front lines to engage with the Russian army.
Additionally, the Abrams M1A1 surpasses Russian technological capabilities and will undoubtedly be a major reinforcement for the Ukrainian military. Ukrainians, who have been repelling Russian offensives in recent weeks—known to be encircled in areas like Selydove in the Donetsk region—are sure to capitalize on the potential of this newly delivered arsenal.
The tanks are anticipated to reach Ukraine post-haste and will be rapidly deployed to the front lines.
