US Abrams tanks arrive in Germany ready for Ukrainian crews to train

Abrams tanks suitable for Ukrainian crews to train in have arrived in Germany ahead of schedule (Courtland Wells/The Vicksburg Post via AP, File)

The US Abrams tanks needed for training Ukrainian forces have arrived in Germany slightly ahead of schedule and are on their way to the Grafenwoehr army base where the training will begin in two to three weeks, US officials said on Thursday.

Defence secretary Lloyd Austin told the senate appropriations defence subcommittee that the US had moved “a number of tanks over into theatre” so the Ukrainians could begin training on them.