Why is the US sending 'downgraded' weaponry to Ukraine?

three soldiers operating an M777 howitzer Whether Leopard 2 battle tanks from Norway, or MiG-29 fighter jets from Slovakia , Ukraine receives pledges for the delivery of heavy weapons from its international allies almost daily. On March 20, the United States announced a new military aid package worth $350 million (€325 million). But the M1 Abrams main battle tanks previously promised were not included.

US officials said they were seeking to shorten delivery times and they would deliver older models by fall. In January, Politico reported that, because of export regulations, the United States intended to strip the Abrams tanks […]

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