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world5 months ago

Australia delivers Abrams tanks to Ukraine amid escalating conflict

Australia has delivered the first batch of Abrams tanks to Ukraine to bolster its defense against Russia, with plans for more deliveries and additional military support, including deploying a Wedgetail aircraft to Europe. Australia has pledged over $1.5 billion in aid since February 2022 and is negotiating a security pact with Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces record civilian casualties and a harsh winter amid ongoing Russian attacks, prompting humanitarian efforts to assist over 1.7 million people.

via The Guardian|
#australia#military-aid#russia
world-news1 year ago

Russian Film Studio Donates Soviet-Era Tanks to Military

Russia's largest film studio, Mosfilm, has donated 36 Soviet-era tanks to the Russian military, including 28 T-55 tanks and eight PT-76 tanks, to help compensate for losses in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. These tanks, originally used as movie props, are outdated but have been repurposed for military use as Russia faces a shortage of armored vehicles. The donation highlights the strain on Russia's military resources, as it has lost thousands of armored vehicles since the war began.

via Business Insider|
#film-industry#military#russia
military-conflict1 year ago

"Russia's Tank Losses in Ukraine Conflict and the Impact on Military Capability"

Russia has lost more tanks in Ukraine than it had operational before the full-scale invasion, with approximately 1,120 tanks and 2,000 armored vehicles lost in the past year. The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) reported that Russia's battlefield tank losses now likely exceed 3,000, surpassing the number it had at the start of the invasion. Despite sustaining significant losses, Russia has been able to replenish its tank fleet with lower-quality vehicles and has increased domestic tank production. Ukraine's tank fleet has received Western aid, including NATO-standard tanks, and has maintained its pre-war levels of main battle tanks.

via Newsweek|
#iiss#military-balance#military-conflict
militarydefense1 year ago

"Russian Military Struggles with Tank Losses in Ukraine Conflict"

Russia has lost over 3,000 tanks in Ukraine, equivalent to its entire pre-war active inventory, but has enough lower-quality armored vehicles in storage for years of replacements, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies. Ukraine has also suffered heavy losses but has received Western military replenishments. Russia still has about twice as many available combat tanks as Ukraine. The conflict is likely to persist as neither side can launch a large-scale attack without incurring heavy casualties.

via Reuters|
#military-balance#militarydefense#russia
international-conflict1 year ago

"Russia's Desperate Deployment: Outdated Tanks and Artillery in Ukrainian Conflict"

As Russia's tank losses in Ukraine exceed 2,600, the army has resorted to deploying 65-year-old T-55s and T-62s, as well as first-generation T-72s and T-80s, in direct fights with Ukrainian forces. Some of these tanks have received emergency upgrades, while others remain as obsolete as they were 40 years ago. With Ukraine's artillery ammunition running low due to blocked U.S. aid, the Ukrainian army faces a challenging 2024 as Russia's production of new tanks struggles to replace losses, potentially leading to a brutal year defined by desperation for artillery shells.

via Forbes|
#international-conflict#military-strategy#russia
militarydefense1 year ago

"Russia's Use of Outdated Tanks Sparks Controversy in Ukraine Conflict"

UK intelligence claims Russia is replacing lost tanks at a rate of over 100 per month, likely by relying on older models taken out of storage, as its ability to produce new tanks is limited. Experts warn that this strategy is not sustainable in the long term, and that the older tanks may not significantly impact the conflict in Ukraine. Despite Ukraine's lower tank losses, Russia's ability to deploy more soldiers and equipment gives it an advantage, especially with uncertainty surrounding future US aid.

via Business Insider|
#military-strategy#militarydefense#russia
international-conflict1 year ago

"Ukrainian Soldier Describes Russian Superiority in Weapons, Highlighting Terrifying Tanks"

A Ukrainian soldier on the front line described the Russian military's overwhelming firepower, particularly their tanks, as terrifying due to their stealthy nature. Ukraine's military is facing ammunition shortages while Russia continues to field replacements for its losses. The US has not provided new security aid to Ukraine in a month, and the Pentagon lacks the capacity to repair previously sent weapons. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed concern over the lack of Western support leading to increased casualties.

via Yahoo News|
#international-conflict#military#russia
conflictwar2 years ago

Russia's Devastating Losses in the Ukraine War: Tanks, UAVs, and Soldiers

Russian forces in Ukraine reportedly lost over 1,000 soldiers, 11 tanks, and 93 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a single day, according to Ukraine's military. The drone strike, described as the largest of the war, involved the use of 75 Shahed drones, some of which were modified to be harder to detect. The total number of Russian casualties since the start of the conflict in February 2022 now stands at 324,830 soldiers and 5,513 tanks.

via Newsweek|
#casualties#conflictwar#drone-strike
military2 years ago

"Seeking Superiority: US Army Seeks Alternative Tanks for the Pacific Theater"

The US Army is facing the challenge of designing a next-generation tank that can effectively operate in both Europe and the Pacific. The aging M1 Abrams tank, designed for European plains, is not suitable for the jungles and remote islands of the Pacific and is also vulnerable to new threats posed by rival nations. The Army is seeking a tank that is lighter, more mobile, and better protected against advanced threats. However, finding a tank that meets the requirements of both theaters remains a significant challenge, and the analytical capabilities used in the development of the M1 Abrams are currently lacking for the development of a next-generation tank.

via Business Insider|
#m1-abrams#military#next-generation-tank
conflictwar2 years ago

Record Losses: Russians Fail to Capture Avdiivka, Suffering One of Their Deadliest Days in the Russia-Ukraine War

Russia has suffered significant losses in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, with at least 68 armored vehicles, including eight tanks, destroyed or abandoned in the past four days. The Ukrainian general staff claims to have destroyed 175 Russian armored vehicles, including 55 tanks, in just a 24-hour period. The Russian assault on the city of Avdiivka, which has been heavily defended by Ukrainian forces, has resulted in high casualties for Russia. The reasons behind Russia's persistence in the failing campaign are unclear, but it may be an attempt to prevent Ukrainian brigades from reinforcing their southern counteroffensive. The ongoing losses could impact Russia's ability to effectively conduct offensive actions in Ukraine.

via Forbes|
#avdiivka#casualties#conflictwar
international-relations2 years ago

Ukraine's Victorious Defense: Halting Russian Advancement and Celebrating Losses

Ukrainian officials celebrated Russia's reported loss of over 5,000 tanks since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry claimed that their forces destroyed 55 tanks in a single day, bringing the total number of tank losses to 5,047. Additionally, Russia reportedly lost 1,380 military personnel in the past 24 hours, with a total of 292,060 casualties. However, these figures cannot be independently confirmed, and estimates of casualties and military losses vary.

via Newsweek|
#international-relations#military-losses#russia
military2 years ago

Avoiding Tank Blunders: Israel's Approach to Warfare in Ukraine and the Middle East

Israel's top tank commanders have learned from Russia's military failures in Ukraine and are preparing about 1,000 tanks for a potential ground invasion of Gaza. Israel's Armored Corps commander emphasized the importance of combined-arms tactics, coordinating with infantry, artillery, and air support, rather than relying solely on tanks. Lessons from the conflict in Ukraine, where Russia's tanks were vulnerable to cheap drones and anti-tank weapons, have influenced Israel's approach. While Hamas is not believed to have access to advanced anti-tank weapons, some Israeli tanks have been equipped with additional armor to mitigate vulnerabilities.

via Business Insider|
#gaza#israel#military