Australia has successfully completed the transfer of M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine, as reported by ABC.
The latest batch of 12 M1A1 Abrams tanks was sent a few weeks ago, following the arrival of the first 37 tanks in July.
This final shipment took place in October on a commercial cargo ship, accompanied by five Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel. After 55 days at sea, the shipment arrived in Europe. According to journalists, the tanks underwent inspection and repairs in Poland before being delivered to Ukraine.
Since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion, Canberra has allocated $1.7 billion in defense aid to Ukraine. Australia is the largest non-NATO country providing financial and military assistance to Ukraine.
In October 2024, the Australian government announced plans to transfer dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of a military aid package worth $245 million.
By July 2025, it was confirmed that Australia had completed the delivery of the first batch of M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.
Australia purchased 59 M1A1 Abrams tanks in 2007, but none have been deployed in combat zones. Canberra has replaced them with newer M1A2 tanks equipped with 120mm cannons.