Bushmaster

Oct- 2026 -

8 October

Land

Two Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles bound for Ukraine wait to be loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Government has provided further support to the Government of Ukraine by gifting 20 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, including two ambulance variants, to aid the Government of Ukraines response to Russias unrelenting and illegal aggression. Australias response follows a direct request from President Zelenskyy during his address to a joint sitting of the Parliament of Australia on 31 March 2022. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle was built in Australia to provide protected mobility transport, safely moving soldiers to a battle area prior to dismounting for close combat. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle is well suited to provide protection to the Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers and Ukrainian civilians against mines and improvised explosive devices, shrapnel from artillery and small arms fire. The vehicles have been painted olive green to suit the operating environment. Additionally, a Ukrainian flag is painted on either side with the words United with Ukraine stencilled in English and Ukrainian to acknowledge our commitment and support to the Government and people of Ukraine. The ambulances will have the traditional red cross emblem. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles will be fitted with radios, a global positioning system and additional bolt-on armour increasing their protection.

L3Harris to Upgrade Deal for Australian Army Bushmasters

Australia has contracted L3Harris Technologies to supply an end-to-end command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence suite for its Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles.

Jun- 2026 -

23 June

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Thales Introduces Next-Gen Bushmaster Variant With Expanded Mission Roles

Thales Australia has reworked the Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle into a new variant with improved capability, connectivity, and survivability.

4 June

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Thales Speeds Up Delivery of Australian Bushmaster Vehicles to the Netherlands

Thales is set to expedite the delivery of an undisclosed number of Australian-made Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles to the Netherlands in response to an urgent operational request.

May- 2026 -

1 May

Land

Bea Castañeda

Redback IFV Guide: The Future of Australian Mechanized Warfare

Like the venomous Australian redback spider it’s named after, the Redback infantry fighting vehicle is designed to take on threats far larger than itself.

Apr- 2026 -

27 April

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Australia Invests $855M in Nearly 300 Bushmaster Vehicles, Upgraded Trucks

Australia has committed to investing $855 million to enhance the Australian Defence Forces’ ground vehicle fleet.

12 April

Arms

Bea Castañeda

Bushmaster III: A Guide to the Next Generation of IFV Firepower

This Bushmaster III guide unpacks its 35/50mm flexibility, advanced ammunition options, and how it enhances firepower across today’s mechanized combat environments.

Mar- 2025 -

26 March

Asia Pacific

A Bushmaster Electric Protected Mobility Vehicle after being unveiled during the Chief of Army Symposium 2022

Giulia Bernacchi

Thales Australia Tests Counter-Drone Systems on Bushmaster Vehicle

Thales Australia has tested the Bushmaster armored vehicle with Dedrone by Axon’s counter-drone systems in Thales' Bendigo facility.

Jan- 2025 -

9 January

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Army to Receive More Locally-Made Bushmaster Vehicles

Australia has announced a plan to build 40 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles domestically for the army, further supporting the country’s commitment to defense and economic growth.

Dec- 2024 -

5 December

Asia Pacific