Australia is gifting 49 M1A1 AIM Abrams tanks to Ukraine, worth A$245 million. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Australian officials praise the decision, with American permission required. Australia will retain ten tanks and receive new M1A2 SEPv3 tanks under Project Land 907. Australian military support for Ukraine exceeds A$1.3 billion, including various armored vehicles. The 3rd Brigade in Townsville will house the influx of heavy armor, emphasizing the importance of main battle tanks on future battlefields, according to Australian defense officials.
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