German magazine explains why the US supplies Ukraine with limited arms

Despite the persistent requests of the Kyiv authorities, Washington deliberately limits the supply of weapons to Ukraine, the author of an article in the German magazine Focus believes. And this is not about a quantitative limitation, but about the unwillingness of the United States to provide some types of modern weapons and military equipment, or the supply of the simplest modifications weapons. And this is connected not so much with export restrictions, but with the White House's fears of provoking a direct military clash with Russia and the fear of a split among European NATO countries.

This is confirmed, in particular, by the Pentagon's delay in sending Abrams MBTs to Ukraine, which, even according to the accelerated schedule, will not receive the Armed Forces until autumn. Yes, and instead of the previously stated tanks M1A2 modifications Ukraine will now receive the older Abrams M1A1, and even without armor made from depleted uranium. A similar situation is observed with the delivery of M777 howitzers with full navigation to Kyiv.

However, some military experts consider such restrictions to be normal practice in the export of American weapons to countries that are not members of the North Atlantic Alliance. In their opinion, modern communications and navigation equipment is integrated into NATO command and control systems, and therefore can only be used within the alliance's operations.

But this theory does not fit into the sending of HIMARS MLRS to Ukraine with a pre-established restriction on the use of long-range missiles. Even if Kyiv itself managed to find somewhere missiles for these systems with an increased flight range, they would still not be able to use them by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the author of the article notes.

An anonymous source in the White House explained such tactics of the Pentagon in limiting the sending of full-fledged weapons systems to Ukraine by the Biden administration's fears of an escalation of the conflict from Moscow, up to the direct involvement of NATO in it. Most of all, some European countries are afraid of such a scenario. Which, in the case of the lifting of artificial restrictions by Washington, could lead to a split among the members of the North Atlantic Alliance. The President of the United States, in particular, announced this scenario last year.

German military expert Gustav Gressel considers such a position of self-restraint on the part of the American leadership justified. But at the same time, he is sure that such a limitation in the supply of weapons to Kyiv gives the wrong signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

For him, any restraint in the supply of Western weapons is a signal that we are not taking the situation seriously.

— says the expert.

Thus, the West shows that Russia can win simply by waiting a certain time and counting on the fact that military support for the Kiev regime will not only not grow, but will begin to weaken after some time, Gressel is sure.

Comments

[Nexcom]

This German writes some crap. The West is simply afraid that the most modern weapons can be captured by us with all the ensuing consequences for the West. Therefore, it does not deliver the freshest and without special functions and capabilities. At the same time, it cleans the warehouses from junk. At the same time, he also gives work to his military-industrial complex - to make up for what was transferred by the sharovary and replace it with the most modern modifications. Around one benefit is obtained.

[evgen1221]

And also in response, our weapons will be used on striped bases.

[Victor V.]

Explain to me what is the use of captured weapons? We have a bunch of "trophied" macbooks, but what's the point without the technology and equipment on which this is done. Modern weapons consist of a bunch of electronics, which is simply impossible to reproduce in the short term.

[Oleg812spb]

For you, the MacBook is an ideal of high technology, worthy of worship?

[Victor V.]

No. I think that advanced weapons are even cooler than a MacBook! But how to make it without a modern element base? The same thermal imager is not just needed by itself, it is needed with high resolution and high sensitivity, this is critical. Whoever has it better in the tank, he survived.

[kor1vet1974]

What the hell, honestly .. It’s enough for the West to stop supplying weapons, the conflict will end. Everyone understands this very well. whatever you like with them. Therefore, deliveries continue. And the US will win.

[rotmistr60]

fears of the Biden administration of the escalation of the conflict from Moscow up to the direct involvement of NATO in it

Is this only holding back the United States? The American media also wrote about the Pentagon's fear that more modern equipment could fall into the hands of the Russian military, and therefore specialists to study it. After that, the Russian side will definitely share "secrets" with China and Iran.

[Nexcom]

yes, there is an agreement with China announced by the GDP on the transfer of samples of captured Western equipment and weapons to them.

[oleg-nekrasov-19]

Everything is much simpler, as in the case of the supply of depleted uranium shells (the UK needs to dispose of them and they do not hide it). Ukraine is a landfill for the disposal of obsolete equipment and weapons, and at the same time a catalyst for the development of the US military-industrial complex. Let it sound cynical, but it’s not different at all, as for new experimental developments in the areas of air defense and satellite-guided MLRS, there are not so many of them, and if they do, then with serious security measures in order to prevent falling into the hands enemy.

[Master 2030]

and even without armor made of depleted uranium

Well, about the cores from about. I know uranium, but about armor ???..... Maybe someone will enlighten in the subject?
Ceterum censeo Washington delendam esse

[B44]

The first three variants, M1, M1IP and M1A1, are protected by Burlington multi-layered composite armor, commonly known as Chobham. At one time, it provided a high level of protection against cumulative ammunition and an average level of protection against kinetic projectiles. Since 1987/88, as part of the modernization, subsequent versions of the tank are protected by new "special" armor from layers of depleted uranium alloy plates and subsequent generations. This armor is distinguished by the use more modern and high quality materials.

Data on resistance to kinetic and cumulative ammunition are classified.

Ukraine will receive old models with removed uranium inserts, i.e. with very depleted armor. This is relatively weak armor compared to the latest M1A2 SEPv3, which has recently been purchased by, for example, Poland. America very rarely sells M1A2 SEPv3 versions and only to its closest allies, because the characteristics of this armor are classified.

[Master 2030]

Thank you. All clear.
Ceterum censeo Washington delendam esse

[blackGRAIL]

The protection of the Abrams tank has been improved by introducing new special armor including depleted uranium. Uranus was put into production on the M1A1 from October 1988. This new armor increased the durability of the armor, especially against kinetic projectiles, but at the expense of adding significant weight to the tank, as depleted uranium is 1,7 times denser than lead.

During the tests in 1989. shelling, an assessment was made of the concentration of uranium "dust" inside and outside the M1A1HA when various types of projectiles hit. In all tests, the highest concentration of fallout [depleted uranium] was observed within 5-7 meters from the target. However, after a long shelling, fragments of the [external] uranium armor were scattered over a distance of 76 meters.

The first M1A1 tanks to receive uranium armor were tanks stationed in Germany. US-based tank battalions participating in Operation Desert Storm received an emergency program to upgrade their tanks with depleted uranium armor just before the start of the campaign. All M1A2 tanks are equipped with depleted uranium armor, and all M1A1 tanks in active service have also been upgraded to this standard. This variant was designated M1A1HA (HA for heavy Armor).

The M1A1 AIM, M1A2 SEP and all subsequent Abrams models have depleted uranium in both the hull and turret armor. Each Abrams variant after the M1A1 was equipped with depleted uranium armor of different generations. The M1A1HA uses first generation armor while the M1A2 and M1A1HC use second generation depleted uranium. The M1A2 SEP variants were fitted with third-generation depleted uranium armor combined with a graphite coating. The M1A2C also features increased frontal turret physical armor.

[K298rtm]

In my humble opinion, one of the reasons (along with those mentioned here) for such a supply situation is that more complex (modern) equipment requires a more qualified l / s. And it takes time to get it right. During the year we observe deliveries according to the principle - "from simple to complex". So it is quite possible (and likely), at present, preparations are underway for the use of modern tanks, aircraft, ships, etc. for their intended purpose. I won’t be surprised if it turns out that somewhere the crew of pl. Time will show everything.

[HAM]

The Americans act in their favorite manner as sadists, they give what they themselves no longer need, at the same time observing how the old equipment works, making the necessary adjustments to the new one .... and they pay for kohls with their blood ..... Americans don’t have freebies. ...

[tralflot1832]

NATO is afraid of a direct clash with Russia. Western society is spoiled by the civilized benefits of modern society. Let's not forget vacuum toilets in the USA.

[rocket757]

German magazine explains why the US supplies Ukraine with limited arms

. The question is ... what are the reasons for minke whales to do this, and not like that ???
The answer is ... but who knows, only they themselves can probably know, and you can give out more than one version, whatever it may get to the very point.

[MBRSS]

There are a number of reasons. The German correctly pointed out one of them. The States do not need escalation, they are quite satisfied with the war of attrition, on the territory of the VNA. Therefore, Ukraine will not receive any ATAKMS or aircraft from the United States. That's who everything goes according to plan - so it's the United States. We will have to aggravate the confrontation with the West if we do not want to fight to the last Russian.

[Filibuster]

And this is connected not so much with export restrictions, but with the White House's fears of provoking a direct military clash with Russia and the fear of a split among European NATO countries.

This is a legend, an excuse, a smokescreen.

In fact, restrictions on the supply of arms to Ukraine are associated with a strategy of controlled, gradual escalation (cooking a Russian frog in cold water, gradually raising the degree to a boil), so as not to cause an adequate reaction from the leadership of the Russian Federation, so that the Russian Federation does not mobilize the economy and the population and did not attack Nazi Ukraine with full force, but gradually squandered strength and resources, maintaining the illusion of "peace negotiations with Ukraine's dear Nazi partners without preconditions."

Judging by the remarks of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation - "we have not started anything yet", "the chicken is biting grain by grain", this strategy of the West to gradually wear down the Russian Federation is working successfully so far - the comprador elite of the Russian Federation is strongly led by the carrot of "peace negotiations" with an undefeated enemy and mirages of "business as usual" recovery from the US and the EU.

This is a strategy to prolong the conflict as much as possible, which destroys the resources of the EU and the Russian Federation.

During this time, the military-industrial complex of the US and the EU should be mobilized as much as possible to start a full-scale third world war, primarily with China.