Bendigo plant produces Bushmaster every three days, protects soldiers
Bendigo's Thales Australia manufactures protected mobility vehicles for the Australian Defence Force, demonstrating Australian manufacturing capability. The facility has produced 1,400 Bushmasters since 1998, with one rolling off the production line every three days. The armoured vehicles have proven effective in combat, with no Australian soldier deaths recorded in over 30 serious blasts.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 08:27 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
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