Avalon 2017: Thales preps protected vehicles
Thales Australia displayed Bushmaster and Hawkei protected vehicles at the Avalon Air Show, including a Bushmaster demonstrator aimed at the British Army's Multi-Role Vehicle - Protected (MRV-P) programme.
The Bushmaster was down-selected alongside other contenders for MRV-P, which requires four different vehicle types.
Ian Gethin, Thales Australia's director of marketing and sales operations for its armaments and protected vehicles division, told Shephard that the Bushmaster would be despatched to the UK soon so it could take part in upcoming evaluations.
The demonstrator, painted in a green camouflage scheme, is the first to feature front doors. The Australian Army did not
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
Read this Article
Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 1 free story per week
- Personalised news alerts
- Daily and weekly newsletters
- Free magazine subscription to all our titles
- Downloadable equipment data handbooks
- Distribution rights (Corporate only)
Unlimited Access
Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
- Unlimited access to all published premium news
- 10-year news archive access
- Downloadable equipment data handbooks
- Distribution rights (Corporate only)
More from Land Warfare
-
![DARPA seeks partners to fill infrared capabilities gap]()
DARPA seeks partners to fill infrared capabilities gap
DARPA is keen to find partners for the Optomechanical Thermal Imaging (OpTIm) programme. The effort will develop novel IR sensors without the drawbacks of thermal sensors and photodetectors.
-
![DVD 2022: K9A2 self-propelled howitzer makes European debut]()
DVD 2022: K9A2 self-propelled howitzer makes European debut
The Hanwha K9A2 SPH made its European debut at the DVD event in Millbrook as the Team Thunder partners gear up for the future British Army Mobile Fires Platform (MFP) requirement.
-
![DVD 2022: RBSL fires UK designed and developed 120mm mortar Boxer module]()
DVD 2022: RBSL fires UK designed and developed 120mm mortar Boxer module
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has fired a UK-designed and developed 120mm mortar Boxer module on Salisbury Plain.
