- German and US governments have struck a deal to provide Leopard tanks to Ukraine
- The Germans have been hesitant to take a leadership role in military affairs in the past, so this is a major shift in policy
- The Abrams Tanks provided by the US are the pinnacle of armored equipment development, but require significant logistical support to operate, which is not available in Europe
- Leopard tanks are already used in Europe and can be delivered much more quickly to the Ukraine
- The Abrams will signal a vote of confidence from the US, but will take longer to be ready for battle
You can watch the full Germany Green-Lights the Tanks on YouTube – Published January 25, 2023
