Australian Army delivers first Bushmaster armored vehicles to Ukrainian Army.

The first batch of three Thales Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles was loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III at RAAF Base Amberley on April 7 for delivery to Ukraine.
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Thales Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles about to be loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III at RAAF Base Amberley on April 7 (Picture source: Australian army)

The Australian Government is supporting the Government of Ukraine by providing 20 Bushmasters, including two of the ambulance variants, to aid Ukraine’s response to Russia’s illegal aggression.

The Australian-built BushmasterProtected 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” stenciled 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 are fitted with radios, a global positioning system and additional bolt-on armour to increase their protection.

Thales Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle about to be loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III at RAAF Base Amberley on April 7 (Picture source: Australian army)

Thales Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles fastened by loadmasters in a C-17A Globemaster III at RAAF Base Amberley on April 7 (Picture source: Australian army)

Thales Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle fastened by loadmasters in a C-17A Globemaster III at RAAF Base Amberley on April 7 (Picture source: Australian army)