A key part of U.S. help with Ukraine’s war effort is made in Ohio
1 year, 10 months ago

A key part of U.S. help with Ukraine’s war effort is made in Ohio

LA Times  

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth discusses the latest version of the M1A2 Abrams tank at a manufacturing plant Thursday in Lima, Ohio. Owned by the U.S. Army and operated by General Dynamics, the plant is expected to refurbish Abrams tanks for Washington to send to Ukraine and is already preparing to build an updated version of the vehicle for Poland, officials said Thursday as they toured the facility. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth, who walked through the plant with other Army leaders and senior officers, said it’s highly likely the plant will provide the tanks for Ukraine. U.S. officials have declined to provide details about the Abrams tanks that will eventually go to Ukraine, saying they have to decide whether to send refurbished older Army tanks, Marine tanks or some other version. Wormuth said the timeline on sending Abrams tanks to Ukraine depends on whether the U.S. takes tanks from existing military training stocks or from Army units, which would be less desirable because it could affect their combat readi- ness.

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Australia gives 49 aging Abrams tanks to Ukraine
2 months, 1 week ago

Australia gives 49 aging Abrams tanks to Ukraine

The Independent  

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Fresh hope Ukraine will soon receive ageing Australian Abrams tanks as Defence reviews military support
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Fresh hope Ukraine will soon receive ageing Australian Abrams tanks as Defence reviews military support

ABC  

Supporters of Ukraine have expressed optimism that Australia will soon donate the Army's ageing fleet of Abrams tanks to the war-torn nation, as Defence insists it is "continually" reviewing how it can best support the fight against Russia's invasion. In February after the ABC revealed Ukraine's interest in the ageing M1A1 fleet, Defence Minister Richard Marles insisted gifting Abrams tanks …

Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats

The Independent  

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Ukraine pulls U.S.-provided Abrams tanks from front lines over Russian drone threats
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine pulls U.S.-provided Abrams tanks from front lines over Russian drone threats

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth with an M1A2 Abrams battle tank at the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in Lima, Ohio, last year. Officials say Ukraine has sidelined its U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 tanks for now because of their vulnerability to Russian drones Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia, in part …

Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia, in part because Russian drone warfare has made it too difficult for them to operate without detection or coming under attack, two U.S. military officials told The Associated Press. “We’ll work with our Ukrainian partners, and other partners on the ground, to help …

What we know about US Abrams tanks arriving in Ukraine ‘next week’
1 year, 3 months ago

What we know about US Abrams tanks arriving in Ukraine ‘next week’

Al Jazeera  

Long-awaited M1 Abrams tanks are to arrive in Ukraine next week and come at a crucial time for Kyiv’s forces. United States President Joe Biden has announced that the first US-made Abrams tanks will be delivered to Ukraine next week, a crucial delivery at a time when Ukrainian forces are engaged in brutal fighting on the front lines with Russia …

Washington reveals why it will send Ukraine 'simpler version' of Abrams tanks
1 year, 4 months ago

Washington reveals why it will send Ukraine 'simpler version' of Abrams tanks

Firstpost  

Experts think that a simpler variant of Abrams tanks might be more suitable for Ukraine. The tanks will be downgraded before they are delivered to Kyiv The much-awaited US-made Abrams tanks that are expected to reach Ukraine in September might not be equipped with advanced equipment as they are reportedly too “sensitive” and “sophisticated” for the Ukrainian military. According to …

Tanks, F-16 jets part of long-term aid for Ukraine, won’t be ready for upcoming offensive, US says
1 year, 6 months ago

Tanks, F-16 jets part of long-term aid for Ukraine, won’t be ready for upcoming offensive, US says

Associated Press  

PARIS — America’s top military officer says training for Ukrainian forces on advanced U.S. Abrams tanks has started, but those weapons crucial over the long term in trying to expel Russia from occupied territory will not be ready in time for Kyiv’s imminent counteroffensive. The tank training got underway as the United States and its allies began to work out …

US Abrams tanks for training Ukrainian forces arrive in Germany ahead of schedule
1 year, 7 months ago

US Abrams tanks for training Ukrainian forces arrive in Germany ahead of schedule

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Abrams tanks needed for training Ukrainian forces have arrived in Germany slightly ahead of schedule and are on their way to the Grafenwoehr Army base where the training will begin in two to three weeks, U.S. officials said Thursday. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told the Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee that the U.S. had moved “a number …

Russia’s new T-14 Armata battle tank debuts in Ukraine: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

Russia’s new T-14 Armata battle tank debuts in Ukraine: Report

Al Jazeera  

The T-14 has an unmanned turret, and its crews remotely control the armaments, but Western intel says it has problems. Russia has begun using its new T-14 Armata battle tanks to fire on Ukrainian positions “but they have not yet participated in direct assault operations”, the RIA state news agency reports. The tanks have been fitted with extra protection on …

US speeds up Abrams tank delivery to Ukraine war zone
1 year, 9 months ago

US speeds up Abrams tank delivery to Ukraine war zone

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is speeding up its delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, opting to send a refurbished older model that can be ready faster, with the aim of getting the 70-ton battle powerhouses to the war zone by the fall, the Pentagon said Tuesday. It’s unclear how soon the U.S. would begin training Ukrainian forces on how to …

U.S. to speed up delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine by sending older model
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S. to speed up delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine by sending older model

LA Times  

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is speeding up its delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, opting to send a refurbished older model that can be ready faster. The Pentagon is speeding up its delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, opting to send a refurbished older model that can be ready faster, with the aim of getting the 70-ton battle powerhouses …

US to send Patriot missile systems and tanks to Ukraine faster than originally planned
1 year, 9 months ago

US to send Patriot missile systems and tanks to Ukraine faster than originally planned

CNN  

Fort Sill, Oklahoma CNN — US Patriot missile defense systems and Abram tanks are set to be deployed to Ukraine faster than originally planned, US defense officials said on Tuesday. Gen. Patrick Ryder said in January that the accelerated training timeline for Ukrainian troops would take “several months.” Ryder declined to get into specifics about the new timeline during a …

Tank plant in small Ohio city plays big role in Ukraine war
1 year, 10 months ago

Tank plant in small Ohio city plays big role in Ukraine war

Associated Press  

LIMA, Ohio — Thousands of miles from the front lines, a sprawling manufacturing plant in the small midwestern city of Lima, Ohio, is playing a critical role in the effort to arm Ukraine as it fends off the Russian invasion. Owned by the Army and operated by General Dynamics, the plant is expected to refurbish Abrams tanks for the U.S. …

Russia plays down West’s move on tanks, attacks Ukraine anew
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia plays down West’s move on tanks, attacks Ukraine anew

Associated Press  

From Washington to Berlin to Kyiv, a Western decision to send battle tanks to Ukraine was hailed enthusiastically. After weeks of hesitation, Germany said Wednesday it will provide Ukraine with 14 Leopard 2 tanks and allow other allies willing to follow suit to deliver 88 Leopards to form two tank battalions. “It likely means that the Ukrainian military will probably …

January 26, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news
1 year, 10 months ago

January 26, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

US-owned M1A2 Abrams tanks in Germany. The US will send the M1A2 Abrams tank to Ukraine, which has significantly upgraded capabilities compared to the earlier M1A1 model. It’s “the difference between a plug-in phone – a rotary phone – and that iPhone you’ve got in your hand,” explained retired Army Gen. Robert Abrams, the former commander of US Forces Korea, …

EXPLAINER: Why the US flipped on sending tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why the US flipped on sending tanks to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — For months, U.S. officials balked at sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, insisting they were too complicated and too hard to maintain and repair. Crews interviewed in a 1992 Government Accountability Office review after the Persian Gulf War praised its high survivability and said “several M1A1 crews reported receiving direct frontal hits from Iraqi T-72s with minimal damage.” …

Russia vows to ‘burn’ German, US tanks in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia vows to ‘burn’ German, US tanks in Ukraine

Live Mint  

Numerous modern battle tanks will be delivered to Ukraine by Germany and the US. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomed the action as a potential turning point in the country's struggle to fend off Russia's invasion while the Kremlin branded it an "extremely dangerous" move. Hours after Germany declared it would deploy Leopard 2 tanks, US President Joe Biden announced the …

Despite concerns, US to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Despite concerns, US to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the U.S. will send 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, reversing months of persistent arguments that the tanks were too difficult for Ukrainian troops to operate and maintain. Germany had said the Leopards would not be sent unless the U.S. put its Abrams on the table, not wanting to incur Russia’s …

U.S., Germany to send tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

U.S., Germany to send tanks to Ukraine

The Hindu  

After weeks of hesitation that created impatience among Germany’s allies, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on Wednesday that his government would provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks and approve requests by other countries to do the same. The long-awaited decision came after U.S. officials revealed on Tuesday a preliminary agreement for the U.S. to send M1 Abrams tanks to help …

U.S., Germany poised to send tanks to Ukraine, answering Kyiv's pleas
1 year, 10 months ago

U.S., Germany poised to send tanks to Ukraine, answering Kyiv's pleas

The Hindu  

The United States was expected to announce as soon as January 25 that it will send heavy tanks to Ukraine, and Germany has decided to do the same, sources said, a reversal that Kyiv has said would reshape its war with Russia. Just days after arguing against granting Kyiv's requests, Washington was ready to start a process that would eventually …

In reversal, US poised to approve Abrams tanks for Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

In reversal, US poised to approve Abrams tanks for Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In what would be a reversal, the Biden administration is poised to approve sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday, as international reluctance to send tanks to the battlefront against the Russians begins to erode. One thing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been very focused on, he said, “is that we should not be providing …

US will send dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Biden announces
1 year, 10 months ago

US will send dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Biden announces

Al Jazeera  

US president says the new military aid underscores Washington’s ‘enduring commitment’ to Kyiv against Moscow’s invasion. Biden said on Wednesday that the Abrams tanks, which he described as the “most capable” in the world, will help Ukraine defend its territorial integrity against what he called Russia’s “brutal” aggression against its neighbour. Biden told reporters at the White House that the …

Abrams and Leopard tanks: Why are they important to Ukraine?
1 year, 10 months ago

Abrams and Leopard tanks: Why are they important to Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

Kyiv has long called on Western nations to send battle tanks, arguing they are essential for battlefield success. The news comes amid reports that Washington is also poised to send dozens of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine’s front lines. According to Freedberg, because the Abram tanks are used significantly less across Europe, Ukraine may struggle to cope with logistic infrastructure …

U.S. and Germany will send battle tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

U.S. and Germany will send battle tanks to Ukraine

LA Times  

Germany and the U.S. will send tanks to Ukraine in an effort to help Kyiv break battlefield stalemates as the war with Russia enters its 12th month. President Biden announced Wednesday that the U.S. will send 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, reversing months of persistent arguments that the tanks were too difficult for Ukrainian troops to operate and …

U.S. expected to send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, directing a political message to Germany
1 year, 11 months ago

U.S. expected to send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, directing a political message to Germany

LA Times  

Putting aside resistance from the Pentagon and elsewhere, the Biden administration is planning to announce a decision to send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, officials said Tuesday. The tanks, long sought by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, would provide the heaviest weaponry yet among the billions of dollars in military aid Washington has sent to Ukraine to help repel a brutal …

Defense chiefs fail to resolve dispute on tanks for Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Defense chiefs fail to resolve dispute on tanks for Ukraine

Associated Press  

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Ukraine will have to wait longer to find out if it will get advanced German-made battle tanks. Asked at the close of the Friday meeting whether Germany was “doing enough,” U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin responded, “Yes, but we can all do more.” “They are a reliable ally and they’ve been that way for for …

Defense leaders meet amid dissent over tanks for Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Defense leaders meet amid dissent over tanks for Ukraine

Firstpost  

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are expected to discuss the latest massive package of aid the US is sending — which totals $2.5 billion and includes Stryker armoured vehicles for the first time Ramstein Air Base, Germany: Defense leaders are gathering at Ramstein Air Base in Germany Friday …

What is the Leopard 2 tank, and why does Ukraine want it?
1 year, 11 months ago

What is the Leopard 2 tank, and why does Ukraine want it?

NPR  

What is the Leopard 2 tank, and why does Ukraine want it? Enlarge this image toggle caption Sean Gallup/Getty Images Sean Gallup/Getty Images Even as the U.S. and its NATO allies announced package after package of military aid to Ukraine, full of military vehicles, air defense systems, rockets and missiles, the West for months seemed to hesitate on the one …

US plans to include 100 Stryker vehicles in new Ukraine aid package
1 year, 11 months ago

US plans to include 100 Stryker vehicles in new Ukraine aid package

Firstpost  

The US is poised to unveil a new aid package as part of a broader announcement by western allies of new hardware for Ukraine that’s set for Friday, when defense ministers meet at Ramstein Air Base in Germany News Delhi: The US plans to send about 100 Stryker armored vehicles to Ukraine as part of a new package of military …

Ukraine to get first wartime tank transfer in preparation for 'heavy' battles in east and south
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine to get first wartime tank transfer in preparation for 'heavy' battles in east and south

The Telegraph  

Ukraine is set to get its first wartime delivery of tanks to help bolster its defences in the east, amid warnings that the region would see “heavy battles” following Russia’s withdrawal around Kyiv. In a significant strategy shift, United States defence sources said America would would work with allies to facilitate the transfer of Soviet-made tanks, which Ukrainians already know …

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