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Australia Sends 49 Tanks to Ukraine Amid Warfare Doubts

5/22/2025

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Australia is stepping up its support for Ukraine by dispatching 49 decommissioned M1A1 Abrams tanks to aid in the fight against Russia. The initial shipment is on its way to Poland after delays for U.S. approval. However, doubts linger about the tanks' ability to withstand the challenges posed by modern drone warfare, given the heavy losses from earlier deliveries.

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Australia is stepping up its support for Ukraine by dispatching 49 decommissioned M1A1 Abrams tanks to aid in the fight against Russia. The initial shipment is on its way to Poland after delays for U.S. approval. However, doubts linger about the tanks' ability to withstand the challenges posed by modern drone warfare, given the heavy losses from earlier deliveries.