Political and Legislative
Australia and the U.S. Make a $3.5 Billion Tank Deal
Australia has agreed to a $3.5 billion deal with the U.S. to acquire more than 120 tanks and other armored vehicles to upgrade its military fleet, The Sydney Morning Herald reported.
Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton will confirm the new deal Monday after the U.S. initially approved the purchase last year.
Australia will commit to buying 75 new M1A2 abrams tanks, 29 explosive-clearing assault breacher vehicles, 17 assault bridge vehicles, and six additional armored recovery vehicles.
