Ukrainian ambassador visits Bushmaster factory, asks for more support to combat Russia
2 years, 5 months ago

Ukrainian ambassador visits Bushmaster factory, asks for more support to combat Russia

ABC  

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called on the federal government to send more armoured vehicles to support the war effort. Key points: Ukraine's ambassador to Australia says some Australian Bushmasters are being used as ambulances and are making a material difference in the war with Russia Vasyl Myroshnychenko says victory will be all but out of reach without more equipment Federal MP Lisa Chesters says she feels proud to know that Bendigo is contributing to the struggle in a meaningful way During a visit to Bendigo's Thales factory Vasyl Myroshnychenko thanked Australia for its donations so far, including 60 Bushmaster armoured vehicles made in Bendigo. "If you look at the scale of the war in Ukraine, we have the biggest deployment of ground troops since the Second World War, so vehicles like the Bushmaster are in high demand. "It's emotional, but makes you quite humble and proud that we are making a vehicle in Bendigo that is making a difference," she said.

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Australian Bushmasters playing a key role in Ukraine’s fight against Russia
1 year, 4 months ago

Australian Bushmasters playing a key role in Ukraine’s fight against Russia

The Hindu  

A 15-tonne Australian tank has gained quite a celebrity status in Ukraine’s arsenal in its fight against Russia’s invasion. “Australian Bushmasters have been used extensively by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and our additional contribution of 30 vehicles will bolster Ukraine’s capabilities,” Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong had said. AFUO co-chair Stefan Romaniw who accompanied Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on …

Australia to donate 30 more Bushmaster armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia to donate 30 more Bushmaster armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine

ABC  

Australia is sending another 30 Bushmaster armoured personnel carriers to the front lines of eastern Ukraine. Key points: The donation brings Australia's total commitment to 120 Bushmaster armoured vehicles Anthony Albanese made the announcement after meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Vilnius Ukrainian troops have praised the effectiveness of the Bushmasters' armour under heavy fire Prime Minister …

Australia's Bushmasters to play 'huge role' in Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia, troops say
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia's Bushmasters to play 'huge role' in Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia, troops say

ABC  

In a secret location in eastern Ukraine, frontline troops from the 80th Air Assault Brigade are putting one of their Bushmasters through its paces. "It's fantastic," says driver Oleksandr when asked about the armoured personnel carrier that was built in Bendigo. Ukrainian troops say the Bushmasters are a "fantastic" piece of equipment. He described Australia as "a nation of freedom-loving …

Australia commits $160m to build more Bushmasters after donating 90 to Ukraine in war against Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia commits $160m to build more Bushmasters after donating 90 to Ukraine in war against Russia

ABC  

The federal government has announced a $160 million dollar contract for Bendigo defence manufacturer Thales Australia to build another order of Bushmaster protected vehicles for the Australian Army. Key points: The Australian government has signed a $160 million contract to build new Bushmaster protected army vehicles Thales Australia will build more than 70 Bushmasters at its Bendigo facility over the …

Australia will not sanction Russian tourists, Ukraine military assistance to continue for the 'long haul'
2 years, 3 months ago

Australia will not sanction Russian tourists, Ukraine military assistance to continue for the 'long haul'

ABC  

Australia will not ban Russian tourists from entering the country as part of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, Defence Minister Richard Marles has said. Key points: Mr Marles said sanctions were aimed at Russia's government, "not the Russian people" In July, Australia pledged 60 Bushmasters and 28 M113AS4 Armoured Vehicles to Ukraine Mr Marles called Australia "one …

Ukraine calls for more Bushmasters, Hawkeis as war with Russia rages on
2 years, 3 months ago

Ukraine calls for more Bushmasters, Hawkeis as war with Russia rages on

ABC  

The Ukrainian ambassador to Australia says his country's forces are getting creative in how they use Australian-made Bushmasters as its Bendigo-based manufacturer, Thales, says it is working hard to secure export orders for both Bushmaster and Hawkei protected vehicles. Key points: Ukrainian ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko is asking for 30 more Bushmasters Ukraine says it can road test the Hawkei, a …

Ukraine asks Australia for Hawkeis patrol vehicles to win war against Russia
2 years, 4 months ago

Ukraine asks Australia for Hawkeis patrol vehicles to win war against Russia

Daily Mail  

Ukraine has offered to be Australia's war 'guinea pig' by taking cutting-edge military vehicles to the battleground in a renewed bid to defeat Russia. Ukraine's ambassador to Australia, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, will lobby the government to donate a fleet of 30 newly-built light-armoured military vehicles as Ukrainian soldiers continue to encroach on Russian forces. The patrol vehicles, dubbed Hawkeis, were approved …

Russia displays destroyed Australian Bushmaster from war in Ukraine
2 years, 4 months ago

Russia displays destroyed Australian Bushmaster from war in Ukraine

Daily Mail  

Russia has displayed a destroyed Australian-made Bushmaster as part of a war trophy exhibition of military vehicles captured from Ukrainian forces. A destroyed Australian-made Bushmaster is put on display outside Moscow as part of a war trophy display of vehicles captured by Russian forces during their brutal invasion of Ukraine Footage emerged of a burnt-out wreckage of a Bushmaster sitting …

Australian Bushmaster armoured vehicles painted and ready to fly to Ukraine within days
2 years, 9 months ago

Australian Bushmaster armoured vehicles painted and ready to fly to Ukraine within days

ABC  

Four ADF Bushmaster vehicles have been hastily repainted and modified so they can be flown to Europe within days of a direct public request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Key points: The vehicles were refitted in Brisbane over the weekend The ABC understands they have now been painted "olive green" It is likely Australia will send more after the initial …

Scott Morrison says Australia will send Bushmasters to Ukraine and fill Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request
2 years, 9 months ago

Scott Morrison says Australia will send Bushmasters to Ukraine and fill Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will fly a number of Australian-made Bushmaster vehicles over to Ukraine, after a public plea from the nation's wartime President. Key points: Bushmasters are an Australian-built armoured troop carrier The vehicles have been globally lauded for protecting soldiers' safety Volodymyr Zelenskyy used a speech to the parliament to request Bushmasters Volodymyr Zelenskyy directly appealed …

What is Australia's Bushmaster armoured personnel carrier, and how will the vehicles help Ukraine?
2 years, 9 months ago

What is Australia's Bushmaster armoured personnel carrier, and how will the vehicles help Ukraine?

ABC  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's appeal for Australian-made armoured vehicles has been answered, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirming Bushmasters will be sent to join the fight against Russian forces. The armoured vehicles are designed to rapidly deploy up to 10 battle-ready troops Retired Australian Army Lieutenant General Peter Leahy says Australia has more than 1,000 Bushmasters. Retired Australian Army major …

Volodymyr Zelenskyy asks for Australian Bushmaster armoured vehicles in address to federal parliament
2 years, 9 months ago

Volodymyr Zelenskyy asks for Australian Bushmaster armoured vehicles in address to federal parliament

ABC  

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Australia to help arm his country and send Bushmaster armoured vehicles to help his forces fight against Russia. Key points: Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine's forces need more weapons He says the West should make sure Russia is punished for invading Ukraine The federal government has committed an extra $25 million for military support for …

Ukraine's top diplomat says Putin underestimated resistance, wants Russian ambassador expelled
2 years, 10 months ago

Ukraine's top diplomat says Putin underestimated resistance, wants Russian ambassador expelled

ABC  

Ukraine's representative in Australia says Russia will not win the war while Ukrainians are determined to fight for their freedom, while adding that he would like to see Russia's ambassador to Australia sent packing. Key points: Volodymyr Shalkivskyi says Vladimir Putin expected his troops to be welcomed into Ukraine He wants to see Australia boycott all Russian goods and services …

Live updates: Australian missiles “on the ground” in Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Live updates: Australian missiles “on the ground” in Ukraine

Associated Press  

The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: SYDNEY — Australia’s prime minister has described Russia and China’s closer relationship as opportunistic rather than strategic. Grossi said he is “extremely concerned about these developments,” adding that for the plant to operate safely, “staff must be allowed to carry out their vital duties in stable conditions, without undue external interference or pressure.” …

Australian medical supplies and military equipment to be sent to Ukraine to fight war against Russia
2 years, 10 months ago

Australian medical supplies and military equipment to be sent to Ukraine to fight war against Russia

ABC  

Australia will send medical supplies, financial support and military equipment, but not weapons, to Ukraine to help as it fights its war against Russia. Key points: Australia will work with NATO to send supplies to Ukraine The government has again ruled out sending any troops to join the war Members of Russia's parliament have been added to the list of …

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