When will the AFU receive British Challenger 2 tanks?
By: Myroslav Trinko | 27.01.2023, 10:02
In mid-January, the UK government approved supplies of Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine. Information has now emerged on the internet about the deadline for the delivery of the armament.
When We Can Expect It
According to UK defence ministry official Alex Chalk, 14 Challenger 2 tanks will arrive in Ukraine at the end of March. Until then, Ukrainian crews will be trained to operate the tanks.
Flashback
The Challenger 2 is the UK Army's main battle tank. It was developed in the 1990s by BAE Systems. It was withdrawn from production in 2009. The Challenger 2 was involved in combat operations in Kosovo and Iraq. As of 2022, Britain had 227 Challenger 2 tanks in service. Of these, 38 tanks are also in service with the Omani Armed Forces.
Source: Reuters