2. Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle – Jamaica
Produced by Thales Australia
Principal Users: Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force, and Jamaica Defence Force
Price: $500,000 per unit
The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle, developed and manufactured by Thales Australia, is used by the armed forces of Australia, Jamaica, the Netherlands, Britain, Japan, Fiji, and New Zealand. First introduced in 1997, the Bushmaster costs roughly $500,000 per unit and can accommodate up to ten people in various configurations.
The Ministry of Defense's Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle in Jamaica is sourced from Wikimedia.org.
Different versions of the Bushmaster include utility, troop transport, ambulance, IED, and command variants. While it offers minimal ballistic and IED protection, its lighter armor distinguishes it from heavier wheeled PMVs or tracked armored personnel carriers. The Bushmaster is widely used by the Australian military and is also employed by the Victoria Police for heavy-duty operations.