Chief of Army Susan Coyle defended the purchase, saying tanks are an important part of Australia's military capability and deterrence strategy.
This Australian senator isn't convinced Australia needs these tanks
Independent Senator Fatima Payman questioned Australia's $1.2 billion purchase of 75 M1A2 Abrams tanks during Senate Estimates. Pointing out that the Army hasn't used tanks in combat since the Vietnam War, she asked why Defence couldn't rely on simulators instead, which she estimated would cost around $280 million.
