Posted on Apr 25, 2022
Are anti-tank weapons gifted to Ukraine going to leave Europeans short? - Breaking Defense
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The second International Defence Donor Conference for Ukraine, held in London on March 31, saw 35 countries committing to more military support for the embattled nation “including the provision of increasingly capable air and coastal defense systems, artillery and counter battery capabilities, armored vehicles and protected mobility as well as wider training and logistical support,” according to a British government statement.
But with all this materiel being shipped to Ukraine, taken from existing stocks, the question arises as to whether this is going to leave the donor countries short of weapons themselves — especially for anti-tank weapons. It’s hard to tell exactly what has been sent to the fight against Russia, as the European nations differ in how much they reveal. Some provide precise amounts, while others give an overall value or weight of military equipment without further breakdowns
But with all this materiel being shipped to Ukraine, taken from existing stocks, the question arises as to whether this is going to leave the donor countries short of weapons themselves — especially for anti-tank weapons. It’s hard to tell exactly what has been sent to the fight against Russia, as the European nations differ in how much they reveal. Some provide precise amounts, while others give an overall value or weight of military equipment without further breakdowns
Are anti-tank weapons gifted to Ukraine going to leave Europeans short? - Breaking Defense
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Posted 2 y ago
I may be naive to the relationships in Europe but in my mind Russia is the antagonist to Europe. Who cares who destroys their tanks or where as long as the number are being reduced. If it were me as one of those nations I would rather the Russians be stopped before they get anywhere near where ever I am so I would give them as much as I could reasonably.
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Posted 2 y ago
Probably not ma'am, Lt Col Charlie Brown , their more than likely giving the surplus equipment to the Ukrainians ma'am.
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Posted 2 y ago
Sort of, most of them though were intended to be used to stop Russian tanks, and at the loss rates so far, they should have time to restock.
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