The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is thrilled the Australian Government has decided to gift its decommissioned M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.
Never used in combat, the retired tanks will be a much-welcomed addition to Ukraine’s fighting capacity. They will help Ukraine’s soldiers continue the defence of their nation, and be a tangible sign of support from a fellow democracy many thousands of kilometres away.
We are also grateful that the Government has listened and responded to calls from the AFUO, the Ukrainian community and many others to donate decommissioned Australian Defence Force (ADF) kit to Ukraine. Where Australia no longer needs retired ADF equipment, its benefit to Ukraine can be enormous. Ukraine remains outmanned and outgunned in its fight to defend itself against Putin’s aggression.
Deepening Australia’s military support is important not only for Ukraine’s survival, but for maintaining global peace and security. Thank you, Australia, for stepping up at this critical time.
Read the Government’s full media release here: https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2024-10-17/australia-provide-abrams-tanks-ukraine
