A step towards Australia's future Heavy Armoured Capability:
75 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams MBT;
29 M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicles;
18 M1074 Joint Assault Bridges
6 more M88A2 Hercules
Still to go through formal Govt Approval but that is likely a formality.
Australian Heavy Armored Combat Capability - Land 907Ph2/Land8160 Ph1
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A step towards Australia's future Heavy Armoured Capability:
75 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams MBT;
29 M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicles;
18 M1074 Joint Assault Bridges
6 more M88A2 Hercules
Still to go through formal Govt Approval but that is likely a formality.
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How does a country with the size and range of terrains of Australia arrive at a number for its armoured forces? Or is there also an expeditionary role included?
Interesting to contrast with New Zealand which is of course a lot further away from any potential opponents.
Looks some useful kit, maybe in future the UK will have to down a similar route.
Interesting to contrast with New Zealand which is of course a lot further away from any potential opponents.
Looks some useful kit, maybe in future the UK will have to down a similar route.
Its based more on planned concepts of operations including deployability options...
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Australia agrees to $3.5 billion tank deal with US: report
Australia has agreed to a $3.5 billion deal with the U.S. to acquire more than 120 tanks and other armored vehicles to upgrade its military fleet, The Sydney Morning Herald reported. Aust…
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Formal announcement:
www.minister.defence.gov.au
Enhancing the ADF's armoured combat capability | Department of Defence Ministers
Enhancements to the Australian Defence Force’s credible combat capability will be delivered by the Government through the purchase of evolved Abrams tanks and combat engineering vehicles.Minister for Defence, the Hon Peter Dutton MP today announced a $3.5 billion investment in the Main Battle...