Bushmaster – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

1 May

Land

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

Asia Pacific

Photographer: Corporal Jamie Osborne Caption: The Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicle at the range in Camp Holland. Title: Range practice in Afghanistan Deep Caption: Soldiers from the Reconstruction Task Force conducted a realistic live fire exercise at Camp Holland, Afghanistan. Soldiers regularly conduct these practices to stay as well trained as they can. Australia has deployed an ADF Reconstruction Task Force (RTF), consisting of a combined arms team, to the Uruzgan Province in southern Afghanistan as part of Operation Slipper. The RTF is in partnership with the Netherlands Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and forms part of the NATO- led International Security Assistance Force. The RTF has a clearly defined role to work on reconstruction, improvement of provincial infrastructure and community based projects. The RTF also provides trade training to the local population and military engineering training to the Afghan National Army. This type of assistance is designed to benefit the people of Uruzgan Province well into the future and form building blocks of a stable and prosperous community. The RTF contains around 370 ADF personnel from predominately Queensland-based units. It includes elements to provide command, security, engineering, and administrative support and is equipped with Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles (IMV), Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) and armoured engineer plant equipment. Australia's contribution to ISAF is an important component of the Australian Government's commitment to assist Afghanistan achieve a stable and secure future. *** Local Caption *** Australia has deployed an ADF Reconstruction Task Force (RTF), consisting of a combined arms team, to the Uruzgan Province in Southern Afghanistan as part of Operation Slipper. The RTF is in partnership with the Netherlands Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and forms part of the NATO- led International Security Assistance Force. The RTF has a clearly defined role to work on reconstruction, improvement of provincial infrastructure and community based projects. The RTF also provides trade training to the local population and military engineering training to the Afghan National Army. This type of assistance is designed to benefit the people of Uruzgan Province well into the future and form building blocks of a stable and prosperous community. The RTF contains around 370 ADF personnel from predominately Queensland based units. It includes elements to provide command, security, engineering, and administrative support and is equipped with Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicles (IMV), Australian Light Armoured Vehicles (ASLAVs) and armoured engineer plant equipment. Australia's contribution to ISAF is an important component of the Australian Government's commitment to assist Afghanistan achieve a stable and secure future.

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

Arms

Inder Singh Bisht

Australian Army Could Opt for Bushmaster-Mounted Anti-Ship Missile

The Australian government is leaning toward a sovereign Bushmaster-based maritime mobile strike option over a HIMARS-based platform.

Oct- 2024 -

11 October

Americas

Joe Saballa

Northrop Unveils Next-Gen M230 Bushmaster Chain Gun

Northrop Grumman has introduced a significant upgrade to its Bushmaster chain gun, now featuring a dual-feed capability.

Jul- 2024 -

16 July

Asia Pacific

Australian Army 1st Armored Regiment Bushmaster.

Rojoef Manuel

Thales to Build 15 Bushmasters for Australian Army

Australia has awarded Thales a contract to manufacture 15 Bushmaster armored infantry vehicles for the army.

Sep- 2023 -

29 September

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

New Zealand Wants New Bushmaster Digital, Communications Systems

New Zealand’s ministry of defense is looking for new digital and communications systems that can connect its fleet of 43 Bushmaster infantry vehicles.

Aug- 2023 -

14 August

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia Equips Bushmaster Vehicles With SATCOM Capabilities

The Australian Department of Defence has announced the integration of satellite communication systems into the country’s Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles.

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