An Australian Defence Force Bushmaster protected mobility vehicle on display in Avalon, Australia, on March 3, 2023. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty ImagesAustralia has announced a further boost to defence spending, committing $1.2 billion (US$860 million) to new defence vehicles as part of an additional spending package unveiled earlier this month.The latest spend sees $750 million going to weapons manufacturer Thales Australia to commission 268 new Bushmasters—Australian-designed, 4×4 mine-resistant armoured vehicles tailored for high-level blast protection and troop transport.
Australia to Spend $1.2 Billion on New Military Vehicles
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