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NZ Army orders significant Bushmaster fleet

9th July 2020 - 09:30 GMT | by Gordon Arthur in Christchurch

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It comes as no surprise that the New Zealand Army has confirmed an order for Thales Australia’s Bushmaster NZ5.5 protected mobility vehicle. The country’s 1st SAS Regiment has already been using a limited number of them, believed to be five.

The army is now obtaining an extra 43 Bushmasters as part of its Protected Mobility Capability Project. A sum of NZ$102.9 million ($67.7 million) has been set aside for this procurement. This includes money for training, a desktop simulator, support equipment and facility upgrades at Linton Camp in the North Island.

The first 4x4 vehicles are expected to arrive in

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Gordon Arthur was the Asia Pacific editor for Shephard Media. Born in Scotland and educated …

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