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Lawmakers ask Austin to rush Abrams sale to Poland

Top Republicans on Monday made a push to accelerate Washington’s proposed sale of 250 M1A2 Abrams tanks to NATO-ally Poland, which has been pending since last summer, in light of the escalating crisis with Russia.

23 months ago

Nine Abrams tanks fell into the hands of Iranian-backed militias during anti-ISIS fight

U.S.-issued military equipment, to include as many as nine M1A1 Abrams tanks, fell into the hands of Iranian-backed militias during the turbulent period that swept Iraq as it battled the Islamic State, the Pentagon confirmed Wednesday.

By Kyle Rempfer

6 years ago

US Abrams tanks sway the battle in Kirkuk

U.S.-supplied M1A1 Abrams tanks to the Iraqi Army provided an asymmetrical advantage over Kurdish Peshmerga and security forces during the battle of Kirkuk.

By Shawn Snow

6 years ago

Pentagon says Iraqi train-and-equip mission could end if attacks on Kurds continue

The U.S. may consider ceasing its massive train-and-equip program of Iraqi forces if they continue an offensive against Iraqi Kurds in Kirkuk, the Pentagon said Monday.

By Joe Gould, Tara Copp, AP and Shawn Snow

6 years ago

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