Ukraine will be getting Challenger 2, Leopard 2 and Abrams tanks. What are the implications of the provision of these modern, very capable main battle tanks to the Ukrainian Armed Forces?
Thanks Mick. I’ve been following your twitter threads for a few months now. Nice to hear your voice as well! Greetings from a very dark and rainy Scotland.
Thank you so much Mick Ryan for your time in explaining the issues surrounding battle tanks for Ukraine. It was very interesting and enlightening and certainly clarified the situation. I too have followed you for months and you always give a clear and concise picture to those of us supporting Ukraine. Bless you.
What is the average training time for a full crew to operate these tanks? Do they differ significantly from one model to another? Can a trained Challenger tank operator speed up a training process on a leopard? In other words, how long will it take Ukrainians to get ready to use them (providing their are at their disposal)
My concern is the US says its trying to convert the AFU to a maneuver army from the ancient soviet 'gun god' artillery army but a maneuver army requires at least local air cover and strike power.
Ukraine only has a few dozen fighter / bombers left - how can Ukraine launcher a maneuver (mechanized) counter offensive without local air cover?
Any new jets let alone Western types like the F16 would seem to many months off at earliest.
General Ryan, THANKS for this concise analysis. I would appreciate a subsequent episode on how all of the new weapons flowing to Ukraine (Tanks + AFV + SPGs, etc.) are likely to be employed at the tactical level. Any recommendations on books that describe the latest “combined arms operations” would also be appreciated.
Thoughts on issues/ challenges for Ukr to operate and support three different types of Western MTBs? Will they come with respective support packages (based in Poland?)
Has anyone figured out how to retain (copy/paste) a copy of that you've written?
I spent about 4 hours preparing an extensive reply as to WHY it takes longer to train and equip logisticians to support (maintain, repair, refuel and rearm) the M1. I now have the equivalent of an on app-only .pdf of my document. I can't seem to post or copy it. Help!
Thank you for war shorts! It's good that you mentioned the psychological boost this will be for Ukrainians to fight on, as they must, even if the tanks take time to get there and time to get up to speed on using them. Putin will of course have a reaction OR this tank decision by the reluctant West is a consequence already of Putin's intentions... and so we ratchet up for Spring.
Thanks Mick. I’ve been following your twitter threads for a few months now. Nice to hear your voice as well! Greetings from a very dark and rainy Scotland.
Thank you so much Mick Ryan for your time in explaining the issues surrounding battle tanks for Ukraine. It was very interesting and enlightening and certainly clarified the situation. I too have followed you for months and you always give a clear and concise picture to those of us supporting Ukraine. Bless you.
Thanks for this Mick. It's great to get some expert context. More please.
Very informative, General. More, please!
Is there a way to get a transcript? I’m Deaf, thanks. Thanks for all you do!
Well done.
Thank you for this short podcast, very useful.
What is the average training time for a full crew to operate these tanks? Do they differ significantly from one model to another? Can a trained Challenger tank operator speed up a training process on a leopard? In other words, how long will it take Ukrainians to get ready to use them (providing their are at their disposal)
My concern is the US says its trying to convert the AFU to a maneuver army from the ancient soviet 'gun god' artillery army but a maneuver army requires at least local air cover and strike power.
Ukraine only has a few dozen fighter / bombers left - how can Ukraine launcher a maneuver (mechanized) counter offensive without local air cover?
Any new jets let alone Western types like the F16 would seem to many months off at earliest.
General Ryan, THANKS for this concise analysis. I would appreciate a subsequent episode on how all of the new weapons flowing to Ukraine (Tanks + AFV + SPGs, etc.) are likely to be employed at the tactical level. Any recommendations on books that describe the latest “combined arms operations” would also be appreciated.
Could Poland be donating their first batch of M1's to Ukraine?
"on 1 December 2021, the Polish Armed Forces General Command announced that 28 tanks will be delivered by the end of 2022." - https://www.overtdefense.com/2022/01/17/update-on-polands-abrams-procurement/
Thoughts on issues/ challenges for Ukr to operate and support three different types of Western MTBs? Will they come with respective support packages (based in Poland?)
Has anyone figured out how to retain (copy/paste) a copy of that you've written?
I spent about 4 hours preparing an extensive reply as to WHY it takes longer to train and equip logisticians to support (maintain, repair, refuel and rearm) the M1. I now have the equivalent of an on app-only .pdf of my document. I can't seem to post or copy it. Help!
Thank you for war shorts! It's good that you mentioned the psychological boost this will be for Ukrainians to fight on, as they must, even if the tanks take time to get there and time to get up to speed on using them. Putin will of course have a reaction OR this tank decision by the reluctant West is a consequence already of Putin's intentions... and so we ratchet up for Spring.
Very interesting!
Thanks
I might have half an answer to my question about air cover
https://twitter.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1617868545731465217?s=20&t=KqYInoYukP9whyXMUU6dGg
Thanks Mick, great commentary and a good education for me. Looking forward to more episodes as you post them.