| Prime Contractor: ADI Limited.
In-Service Date: July 2007.
DMO People: 38.
DMO Locations: Melbourne, Bendigo, Brisbane.
The Australian Army’s mobility is being enhanced
by the acquisition of 443 ‘Bushranger’ infantry mobility
vehicles through project LAND 116 (Ph 3).
The infantry mobility vehicle fleet will consist of six variants:
troop, command, assault pioneer, mortar, direct fire weapon and
ambulance. The Air Force Airfield Defence Guards will also operate
12 of the troop variants.
All troop command direct fire weapon and assault pioneer variants
under the initial acquisition contract have been delivered on schedule.
The first assault pioneer vehicle was delivered on schedule. The
first mortar vehicle was delivered in June 2007.
In December 2006 the Government approved the purchase of an additional
143 Bushmaster vehicles for Enhanced Land Forces. The delivery of
these vehicles will commence in mid-2007 and is scheduled to be
completed by early 2009.
The Bushranger combines good performance, safety and comfort in
a rugged vehicle, which operates over the most demanding terrain.
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