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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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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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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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