Ukrainian servicemen will begin training on M1A1 Abrams tanks next week or so.
Pentagon representative Patrick Ryder said this in a Voice of America comment.
American instructors are expected to begin training Ukrainians on M1A1 Abrams tanks "within the next week or so," he said.
In addition, another military official said on condition of anonymity that this week about 250 Ukrainians will arrive in Germany for training.
The Ukrainian military will train on 31 Abrams tanks that arrived in Germany earlier this month.
American officials said that another batch of M1A1 Abrams is being repaired in the United States and will be delivered to Ukraine by the fall.
Studies in Germany are expected to last about 10 weeks. Ukrainians will be taught how to drive tanks, how to maneuver in close combat, as well as tank maintenance.
According to the official, the structure of the exercises will be similar to the previous exercises conducted under the leadership of the US on Bradley and Stryker combat vehicles.
The Biden administration announced its intention to send tanks to Ukraine in January. It took the step after months of insisting that they were too complex and difficult to maintain and repair to induce Germany to supply Leopard tanks.