German and U.S. To Send Tanks To Ukraine

German officials previously announced they would only send their Leopard 2 tanks if the U.S. sent Abrams tanks.

For some time now, Germany and the U.S. have debated about sending tanks to Ukraine.

German officials previously announced they would only send their Leopard 2 tanks if the U.S. sent Abrams tanks.

A plan has now been finalized for the U.S. to send nearly 30 M1 Abrams tanks marking a landmark moment that comes after weeks of intense pressure on Berlin from several of its NATO allies.

Germany confirmed it will assemble two tank battalions with Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine. The German defense minister said the Leopard tanks are set to be operational in Ukraine in around three months.

The German army currently has 320 leopard 2 tanks in possession, however, it has not been revealed just how many are ready to perform in battle.