What Happened
Canberra Considers Donation Amid New Military Aid Package
Australia is considering donating its retiring Airbus Tiger attack helicopters to Ukraine, as part of a broader effort to support Kyiv’s defense against Russia. The potential transfer comes as Canberra announces a new A$95 million military assistance package and imposes sanctions on Russian ships. The Australian Army is transitioning to the Boeing AH-64E Apache, with the Tiger fleet set to retire in 2028. According to AeroTime, the decision on the helicopter transfer would be handled separately from the new financial assistance, and could provide Ukraine with a valuable addition to its rotary-wing fleet.