Australia's decision to send 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, more than doubling Kyiv's existing inventory, marks a significant expansion of Western military support amid ongoing conflict.
The tanks, intended for retirement, will aid in replacing losses sustained in battle, with Ukraine previously limited by its smaller number of Abrams available for operations.
While effective in combat, these Abrams tanks are vulnerable to emerging threats such as explosive drones, leading to adaptations in their defensive capabilities with additional protective networks.
Initially, Australia ruled out sending tanks to Ukraine, reflecting a wider trend among nations that have reconsidered their military assistance policies in light of the ongoing conflict.
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