Australia will give 49 of its aging M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said Thursday that his government is giving Ukraine most of its American-made M1A1 tanks, which are valued at $163 million.

Australia is set to transfer nearly 50 American-made M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

The tanks will be delivered as part of a larger package of military aid worth 245 million Australian dollars ($163 million).

Australia will provide Ukraine with 49 Abrams tanks as part of a new military aid package worth $245 million, ABC informs. According to the media outlet, Australia will provide Ukraine with Abrams tanks that will soon be decommissioned from the country's army.

Australian Abrams M1A1 main battle tanks will be sent to Ukraine as part of a US$245 million military aid package from this country. Source: ABC, an American broadcast television and radio network Details: The Australian government has reportedly confirmed that it will transfer 49 US-made tanks to Ukraine over a year after