UK to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, Rishi Sunak confirms

Summary

Jonathan Beale and Jasmine Andersson writing in BBC News make the following points:

• The Challenger 2 has a crew of 4 and is equipped with a rifled gun that uses non NATO standard ammunition.
• However, the rifled gun allows the Challenger 2 to hit targets at a distance.
• The UK hopes the equipment will inspire other countries to donate more modern equipment.
• Subject to approval, Poland plans to supply 14 German-made Leopard tanks.

References

Recent Runway Posts related to this topic:

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

References from the Web:

• JAN 2023 UK confirms it will send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine and pressures Germany to increase support – as it happened-the Guardian
• JAN 2023 Explained: Meet the Challenger 2 tank heading to Ukraine-Ministry of Defence

Source Information: 

• Article Source: World - BBC News
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