Warzone/The Drive: Iraqi Armored Brigade Ditches U.S. M1 Abrams For Russian T-90 Tanks
The change in equipment comes after the United States put restrictions on the M1's use to keep them out of the hands of Iranian-backed militias.
With assistance from Russia, one of Iraq’s armored brigades has swapped out its American-made M1 Abrams tanks for new T-90s. The change comes after the United States complained about M1s ending up in the hands of Iranian-backed Shi’ite militias and could be another sign that the Kremlin is looking to lure Iraqi authorities into its sphere of influence.
Iraq’s Ministry of Defense announced the change on its official, Arabic-only website on June 8, 2018. According to a translation of the information by Jane’s 360, the 9th Division’s 35th Brigade took delivery of 39 T-90S tanks. The unit’s remaining Abrams went to the 34th Brigade, another one of the 9th Division’s units, which has operated M1s, as well as older Soviet-era types.
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WNU Editor: I guess the Iraqi Army does not like the restrictions that the U.S. puts on who can use its military equipment .... in this case no Hezbollah or Iranian backed militias.
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Smart move, cheaper to buy, cheaper to maintain, easier maintenance and more than enough firepower for any immediate regional threat.
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