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Australia donates 49 aging Abrams tanks to Ukraine

apnews.com — October 17, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC

Summary: Australia will send 49 aging M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, valued at $163 million. This decision comes after months of Ukraine requesting the tanks, which Australia is replacing with 75 new M1A2 models.

Previously, Australia had not planned to donate the tanks as they were phased out. Defense Minister Richard Marles stated that the donation aligns with ongoing discussions with Ukraine about effective support.

The U.S. approved the transfer, and Australia has set no specific conditions on the tanks' use. This donation increases Australia’s military aid to Ukraine to over $866 million since Russia's invasion in 2022.

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