Synopsis: Australia says it has delivered the final tranche of 49 retired M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of a broader $1.5 billion support package. -The tanks arrive with spares and support gear and are described as modified for Ukrainian requirements, including diesel fuel compatibility and upgraded thermal sights and electronics. -On the battlefield, […]
For the one thousandth time,Main Battle Tanks are as far from obsolete as you possibly can get.
as an American i am happy they got 49 tanks. i want them to get another 49 asap. and then 49 after that. if Russia want a war, lets give it. lets make Ukraine the Front line defense in Putin’s grab for land.
The reason US isn’t “happy” is because they are worried the tanks will be unsustainable by Ukraine. They require more fuel than other tanks for one. That’s not a major issue for the US because they got plenty of oil themselves. Ukraine on the other hand…
as an American i am happy they got 49 tanks. i want them to get another 49 asap. and then 49 after that. if Russia want a war, lets give it. lets make Ukraine the Front line defense in Putin’s grab for land.
The reason US isn’t “happy” is because they are worried the tanks will be unsustainable by Ukraine. They require more fuel than other tanks for one. That’s not a major issue for the US because they got plenty of oil themselves. Ukraine on the other hand…