Tag: Bushmaster
Additional bushmasters to be manufactured in Australia
The Australian Government has committed to a $100 million investment for the production of 44 additional Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) at Thales Australia’s facility in Bendigo.
New defence contract to enhance Bendigo’s Bushmaster manufacturing
The Australian Government is continuing to support local jobs in Bendigo with a $45 million contract to build an additional 15 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles.
Thales Australia to deliver new Bushmasters to Australian Defence Force
Thales Australia has secured a $160 million contract with the Australian government for the manufacturing and delivery of additional 78 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles for the Australian Defence Force.
New electric Bushmaster unveiled at recent Chief of Army Symposium
The Australian Department of Defence has revealed the new electric-powered Bushmaster at the recent Chief of Army Symposium, a three-day event that gathered the...
Australian manufactured Hawkei set to enter full-rate production
The Australian designed and manufactured Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle has received approval from the Federal Government to enter full rate production at Thales’ Protected...
Rheinmetall Defence Australia shortlists Victoria for LAND 400 work
Rheinmetall Defence Australia has shortlisted Victoria as a possible site for the company’s Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence, Minister for Industry and Employment Wade...
Australia’s Hawkei protected vehicle project hits major milestone
The Australian Department of Defence has received the final two of an initial production run of ten 4x4 Hawkei light protected mobility vehicles in...
Thales wins $1.3bn contract to build 1,100 Hawkei vehicles in Bendigo (VIDEO)
Thales Australia has inked an agreement with the Federal Government to provide 1,100 locally built Hawkei protected vehicles and over 1,000 trailers to strengthen Australia's...
Netherlands orders 12 new Bushmasters from Thales Australia
Thales Australia has announced that The Netherlands' Ministry of Defence has ordered a dozen Bushmaster armoured vehicles for delivery next year.
The Bushmaster is a...
Hodgett says Victorian defence industry well positioned to capture global opportunities
Minister for Manufacturing David Hodgett yesterday presented Victoria’s world class defence manufacturing industry at the opening of Australia’s premier land defence exhibition and a...
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