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DefenseUkraine is getting more Bradleys from the US as the fighting vehicles prove to be among the most valuable armor in the war
- Ukraine is set to receive more Bradley infantry fighting vehicles from the US as part of a new aid package.
- Bradleys have proven vital, versatile, and powerful for Ukraine on the battlefield.
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