Australia has officially delivered the first M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, completing part of the military aid package in 2024, which supports Ukrainian resistance to the Russian invasion.
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The shipment contains more than half of the promised 49 scrapped tanks. The remaining vehicles are expected to arrive in the coming months. These vehicles belonged to the Australian army’s fleet in 2007, which was recently replaced with more modern M1A2 Abrams.
The delivery is part of a $ 245 million armored vehicle package, which has spent a $ 1.5 billion commitment to Australia to protect Ukraine since 2022.
Although the tanks were originally promised in October 2024, transport was delayed due to the US approval requirements and logistical challenges. The US authorities have expressed concern about the complexity of the handover and the Abrams maintenance opportunities at the Ukrainian theater.
Despite the obstacles, Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky and Ambassador Vasil Miroshnieko Canberra have publicly welcomed the arrival of vehicles.
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“Every day, when these tanks do not appear on the battlefield, it requires more life lives,” Miroshniechenko said, highlighting the urgency of help.
In February 2024, Ukraine submitted its official request for Abrams tanks. In August of the same year, Australia pulled its last M1A1 unit. Less than a year later, the first armored vehicles arrived in Ukraine.
In addition to tanks, Australia will send an E-7a Wedgetail aircraft from the royal Australian Air Force in August 2025 to support international aid corridors in Europe. The country continues to participate in the “Kudu-Hado Operation”, which contributes to the training of Ukrainian soldiers.
Ambassador Miroshniecsenko also emphasized the need for new equipment, such as Hawkei and Bushmaster vehicles. According to him, the majority of the 120 Bushmaster vehicles were destroyed or damaged, so they re -requested the Hawke Fleet.
Source: Australian Ministry of Defense | X @defenceaust | Wikimedia. This content was created with artificial intelligence and checked by the editorial board.
