Overview
- The final tranche of 12 tanks was handed over in recent days, completing a multi-stage delivery that began with 37 vehicles in July.
- ADF personnel conducted inspections and repairs in Poland, covering turrets, weapons, optics and tracks, before passing the tanks to Ukrainian forces.
- The last shipment departed Geelong in October 2024 on a specialized cargo vessel and took 55 days by sea to reach Europe.
- The re-export required U.S. approval under ITAR, and U.S. officials previously highlighted sustainment and maintenance challenges for the platform in Ukraine.
- Australia delivered the vehicles in basic configuration, leaving further fitting-out and upgrades to Ukraine, as part of a broader support package totaling about US$1.7 billion.