US removes sensitive tech from tanks for Ukraine as Russia turns to older models

The US is modifying its Abrams tanks before sending them to Ukraine to remove sensitive technology that could fall into Russian hands. The tanks are expected to be ready for combat in Ukraine by fall, after being retrofitted with less sensitive components. The move is a necessary precaution in case the Russians capture one of the vehicles and exploit them for intelligence. The Abrams tanks are powerful, fast, and heavily armored, and will give Ukraine an edge but not the decisive one, according to Army Gen. Mark Milley.