Ukrainian defence minister asks Australia to hand over Hawkei armoured vehicles to AFU
Ukraine continues to prepare for the liberation of all captured territories by building up its armaments. This time, the Defence Minister has asked Australian partners to transfer Hawkei armoured vehicles to the AFU.
Here's What We Know
Oleksii Reznikov published a video message to this effect on social media. He also offered Australia to join the tank coalition. In addition, Reznikov thanked Sydney for the assistance already provided. Australia has converted many weapons to the AFU, including Bushmaster armoured vehicles.
Dear Australian friends,
- Oleksii Reznikov (@oleksiireznikov) May 28, 2023
Throughout history you have repeatedly proven that Australians are a nation of freedom-loving warriors who always stand up to a bully.
You are 15 thousand kilometres away, yet we are very close in our shared values and readiness to defend them.
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Flashback
The Hawkei is an Australian all-wheel drive armoured vehicle. It was developed in 2010 for the Australian Defence Force. Hawkei was a replacement for the Land Rover Perentie. It weighs 7-10 tons and boasts advanced systems. The vehicle can be used as a fighting platform. Hawkei has a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The vehicle is available in different versions.
Source: @oleksiireznikov
