Boxer goes 25 rounds in Australia
The Australian Army trials the Boxer 8x8 vehicle in ship-to-shore tests. (ADF)
All German-built Boxers have now been delivered to the Australian Army, while the Lynx competes for a contract of its own.
The Australian Army has now received all 25 Boxer Block 1 8x8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV), according to an announcement issued by Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) at Land Forces 2021 on 2 June.
The Land 400 Phase 2 procurement is worth $2.4 billion to RDA, and it will see 211 Boxers and 223 mission modules handed over to Australia.
The first batch of 25 included 13 multipurpose vehicles and 12 reconnaissance variants. The former are armed with a Kongsberg M151 Protector RWS, whereas the 133 reconnaissance vehicles to be procured all feature a Rheinmetall MK30-2 ABM 30mm cannon in a
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
-
![USSOCOM acquires Augmented Reality Tactical Assault Kit]()
USSOCOM acquires Augmented Reality Tactical Assault Kit
Eolian Augmented Reality Tactical Assault Kits (ARTAK) are intended to significantly reduce risk to soldiers during mission execution. They will provide US Special Operations Command operators with the ability to connect to remote sites and personnel for face-to-face collaboration.
-
![Clavister awarded European Defence Fund research project for UGV technologies]()
Clavister awarded European Defence Fund research project for UGV technologies
Under the Convoy Operations with Manned-unManneD Systems (COMMANDS) project, Clavister will receive around €530,000 of EDF funding.
-
![US approves Patriot sale to Saudi Arabia and THAAD sale to UAE]()
US approves Patriot sale to Saudi Arabia and THAAD sale to UAE
Following Joe Biden’s visit to the nations last month, two possible missile deals have been approved with Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
-
![Rheinmetall Nioa Munitions starts production of artillery shells in Australia]()
Rheinmetall Nioa Munitions starts production of artillery shells in Australia
The company announced on 3 August the production of the first artillery shell from its new regional Queensland plant.
