# Abrams Tanks on The No Agenda Show

Abrams Tanks comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2014 to June 2024.

- **Chapters:** 5
- **Episodes:** 5
- **Discussed:** September 2014 – June 2024
- **Related topics:** [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [Bashar Al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md), [David Muir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-muir.md), [European Commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-commission.md), [F-16](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-16.md), [Isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [Lloyd Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lloyd-austin.md), [Pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [Poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [Richard Engel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-engel.md)

## Chapters 1–5 of 5

### Ukraine War Update, Russian Glide Bombs

- **Episode:** [1670: The Meloni](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni.md)
- **Published:** 2024-06-20
- **Time:** 49:49–52:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1670-the-meloni/chapter/ukraine-war-update-russian-glide-bombs.md

Richard Engel reports on the arrival of American Abrams tanks and munitions to the Ukrainian front lines. The segment highlights the devastating impact of Russian "glide bombs"—older munitions retrofitted with wings and guidance systems—which President Zelensky claims are being fired at a rate of 3,000 per month.

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### Rammstein Meeting, Abrams Tanks and Polish Grain Ban

- **Episode:** [1549: Al Gore Rhythms](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1549-al-gore-rhythms.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-23
- **Time:** 2:35:20–2:40:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1549-al-gore-rhythms/chapter/rammstein-meeting-abrams-tanks-and-polish-grain-ban.md

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that training for Ukrainian troops on M1 Abrams tanks will begin soon in Germany. However, tensions are rising among European allies as Poland, Hungary, and other nations have banned the import of Ukrainian grain to protect their local farmers. The influx of cheap agricultural products has led to protests and demands for the European Commission to reinstate tariffs.

Keywords: [lloyd austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lloyd-austin.md), [abrams tanks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abrams-tanks.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), ukrainian grain, [european commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-commission.md)

### Joe Biden F-16 Refusal, David Muir Interview

- **Episode:** [1533: Rage Bait](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1533-rage-bait.md)
- **Published:** 2023-02-26
- **Time:** 49:24–53:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1533-rage-bait/chapter/joe-biden-f-16-refusal-david-muir-interview.md

President Joe Biden ruled out sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine for the time being during an interview with ABC's David Muir. Biden stated that the U.S. military believes Ukraine currently requires tanks, artillery, and air defense systems rather than advanced aircraft. Media outlets like MSNBC have amplified this refusal, leading to speculation that available jet inventory is being reserved for potential flashpoints in Taiwan or Malaysia.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [david muir](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-muir.md), [f-16](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-16.md), [volodymyr zelenskyy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volodymyr-zelenskyy.md), [abrams tanks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abrams-tanks.md)

### Tank Talk: US and Germany Send Battle Tanks to Ukraine

- **Episode:** [1524: Climatarian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1524-climatarian.md)
- **Published:** 2023-01-26
- **Time:** 2:05:33–2:08:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1524-climatarian/chapter/tank-talk-us-and-germany-send-battle-tanks-to-ukraine.md

In a segment titled "Tank Talk," the hosts discuss the decision by the U.S. and Germany to send M1 Abrams and Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. While the Leopard tanks may arrive within weeks, the Abrams tanks are expected to take up to a year as they are being built specifically for this purpose. The move is described as a "coordinated" effort to maintain the appearance of NATO unity.

Keywords: [abrams tanks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abrams-tanks.md), leopard tanks, [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md)

### Abrams Tanks in Syria, Targeting US Equipment

- **Episode:** [656: Gap Focused Thinking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/656-gap-focused-thinking.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-28
- **Time:** 1:56:52–1:58:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/656-gap-focused-thinking/chapter/abrams-tanks-in-syria-targeting-us-equipment.md

Reports from Russian media suggest that U.S. airstrikes in Syria are specifically targeting American-made Abrams tanks that fell into the hands of ISIS. The presence of these tanks with terrorist groups is described as "bad optics" for the United States. Speculation continues that the broader air campaign is a smokescreen intended to eventually facilitate the removal of President Bashar al-Assad.

Keywords: [abrams tanks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abrams-tanks.md), [syria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/syria.md), [isis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/isis.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [bashar al-assad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bashar-al-assad.md)

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