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Coverage dated October 15, 2024

Australia donates 49 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

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The Albanese government is giving 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, despite earlier this year apparently playing down the prospect of the donation.

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  1. Insider

    Australia is going to more than double the size of Ukraine's Abrams tank force (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Australia is set to transfer nearly 50 American-made M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

  2. Breaking Defense

    Aussies arming Ukraine with almost 50 Abrams tanks, a change in Canberra's plans (opens Breaking Defense)

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    “These tanks will be an essential part of our land defenses, and we have already been operating some of those tanks which we’ve been provided by the Americans in the past, so we already have teams of people who know how to use that equipment," the Ukrainian ambassador to Australia said.

  3. The Conversation US

    Australia donates 49 Abrams tanks to Ukraine (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Albanese government is giving 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, despite earlier this year apparently playing down the prospect of the donation.

  4. The National Interest

    Ukraine Is Getting 49 More M1 Abrams Tanks from Australia (opens The National Interest)

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    Australia is sending dozens of M1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine, significantly boosting the country’s tank fleet and combat capabilities.

  5. Breitbart News

    Australia Gifts Abrams Tanks to Ukraine in Latest Military Package (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    U.S.-made and supplied Abrams tanks will be sent from Australia to Ukraine under a $245 million military support package.

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