"US Extends Abrams Tank Training for Ukraine, Pursues Lighter and Advanced Model for Future Wars"

Ukraine has requested an extension in training its troops on operating and repairing M1 Abrams tanks until the full contingent of 31 refurbished tanks arrive in the country. The training will continue for several more weeks at U.S. bases in Germany. The delay in receiving the tanks could have a negative impact as the rainy season approaches. Meanwhile, Ukraine is making incremental advances in Zaporizhzhiz and Donetsk oblasts, while Russian forces continue offensive operations in various areas. Additionally, the U.S. Navy will participate in the Sea Breeze exercise in Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta, focusing on maritime security and mine countermeasure operations. There is controversy surrounding Elon Musk's Starlink satellite communications system, which provides service to Ukraine, and Ukraine's spy boss says the recent defection of a Russian helicopter pilot is inspiring others to defect.