A new delivery of American Abrams tanks from Australia to Ukraine is unlikely to change the situation on the battlefield, writes Military Watch magazine.
„Unlike the new Abrams tanks previously transferred from the United States, the 49 additional tanks from Australia have already served for decades and are heavily worn out. This is believed to significantly reduce their combat readiness and increase maintenance requirements“, the article says.
In addition, as noted in the publication, Abrams tanks have a poorly protected roof and are therefore ineffective in modern warfare with the widespread use of drones.
“If the new Abrams tanks reach the front lines, they will likely have the same high attrition rate as the previous 31 vehicles“, the publication concludes.