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 …
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 …
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 …