Tag: military vehicles

Australia Orders 268 Next-Gen Bushmasters

Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle (PMV) | Image: Thales

The Australian Government has committed AU$750 million for 268 next-generation Bushmaster vehicles to be built by Thales Australia. Production will begin in 2027, with upgrades to protection, mobility, and modular systems and a left-hand drive version for the export market.

Leonardo–Rheinmetall To Supply Combat Vehicles to Italian Army

Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG, and Roberto Cingolani, CEO and General Manager of Leonardo | Photo: Leonardo

The Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture has received its first contract to supply 21 A2CS Combat vehicles to the Italian Army, marking a major step in Italy–Germany defence cooperation and European industrial integration. The supply is part of the Italian Army’s A2CS – Army Armoured Combat System program, which plans for a total acquisition of 1,050 armoured combat vehicles to replace its current heavy vehicle fleet.