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Bushmaster future unclear as Australian military's switches focus to long-range strike capabilities amid China threat

The future of the Bushmaster is unclear as Australia's military's defence strategy focuses on long-range air strike capabilities. (AAP: Diego Fedele)

Today's release of Australia's new defence strategy is expected to spell out the future of the Bushmaster and Hawkei protected mobility vehicles, which have been made in regional Victoria.

The Australian government has provided Ukraine with 90 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles to aid in its war against Russia where Ukrainian armed forces are finding alternative ways to use the vehicle as a heavy combat vehicle.

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