west, showing anti-Russian solidarity, trying to stuff Ukraine with weapons, able, As expected, contain the offensive of the Russian Armed Forces. Along with the supply of thousands of anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons, dozens of types of armored vehicles are being transferred. Australia also contributed to building up the military potential of the Independent., whose authorities rank the country in the "civilized" Western world.
In April, it became known about the intention of Canberra to transfer 20 Bushmaster armored vehicles to "protect a young democracy". The cost of this delivery was $38 million, that is, each car cost the Australian taxpayer $1,9 million.
Australian observers warned, that this technique will not affect the course of the military campaign; it will only lead to reputational costs for the country's armed forces, showing the vulnerability of local products.
Bushmaster will not be able to prove himself in Ukraine. It will be destroyed by any hit from the tank, howitzers or anti-tank complex, and there are plenty of them in Russia- featured in ASPI Strategist.
However, the desire of the Australian authorities to show anti-Russian solidarity with the West remained a priority.. As a result, local armored vehicles ended up at the front and, as expected, "go to waste" – the destruction of the first Bushmaster armored car in Ukraine was recorded.
used photos:Thales Australia website
