Ukraine war: Western allies to send fighting vehicles to Kyiv

Summary

This BBC article notes the following:

1. The $3bn US military aid will likely include up to 50 Bradley fighting vehicles. (tank killers)
2. The French will supply the AMX-10RC with anti-tank capability, but it runs on wheels, not tracks.
3. Germany is supplying the Marder, which despite its age, is still capable and is a vehicle the Ukrainians can master very quickly.

References

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• THE 2022 RUSSO-UKRAINE CONFLICT—LINKS TO COLLECTIONS | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)

References from the Web:

• 05 JAN 2023 France to send ‘tank killer’ armoured vehicles to Ukraine | Financial Times (ft.com)
• 06 JAN 2023  U.S. to send Bradley armored vehicles to Ukraine for first time in latest military package - CBS News
• 07 JAN 2023 Germany wants to deliver around 40 Marder vehicles to Ukraine in Q1 | Reuters

Source Information:

• Article Source: BBC - Homepage
• Media Check: BBC - Media Bias/Fact Check
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