The Bushmaster: From protective troop transport to firepower in global defence

More than 1,000 Bushmaster vehicles are currently in service with nine nations globally, including the UK, having them in their arsenal.

A medium-weight protective vehicle, weighing in at 15.4 tonnes with a four-tonne payload, the Bushmaster has a unique design and protective features which are built around a monocoque hull and a deep V shape that dissipates blasts, safeguarding the crew and mission systems inside.

The Bushmaster comes in different variants, including a troop carrier, command vehicle and ambulance.

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The latest variant, the Bushmaster 5.5, offers improved accessibility, including an RS4 remote weapons system and a bigger interior.