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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Ukraine ramps up calls for Australia's Bendigo-made Hawkei military vehicles
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine ramps up calls for Australia's Bendigo-made Hawkei military vehicles

ABC  

With AC/DC's Back in Black blaring, and large macho-looking font exclaiming "how great these rigs are", Ukraine is ramping up its attempts to get Australia's attention. Key points: Ukraine has called on Australia to send its Hawkei protected mobility vehicles to the battlefield The light armoured four-wheel-drive is designed and built at the Thales factory in Bendigo The vehicle would …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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