Australia has commenced shipping the first of 49 decommissioned M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, a move confirmed by Prime Minister Albanese to President Zelenskyy during Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass. -This aid proceeds despite some reported US reservations concerning Ukraine’s previous challenges in maintaining and effectively employing the Abrams,

Decommissioned Abrams tanks are Ukraine-bound despite concerns about their suitability, Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.

Some US officials remained disappointed with the donation of decommissioned M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, the shipment of which to the country was confirmed by the Australian prime minister the day before,

US officials are concerned that Abrams tanks supplied to Ukraine by Australia will be difficult to maintain, the report claims Read Full Article at RT.com

U.S. officials have raised objections to Australia’s decision to send dozens of decommissioned M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, as concerns mount over the practicality and survivability of the vehicles on the modern battlefield.

Australia has begun loading Abrams tanks for Ukraine, as reported by the Ukrainian portal Defense Express. This suggests that Canberra may have obtained permission from Washington to re-export the American-made designs to the front line.