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 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 …
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 …