Australia to transfer Bushmaster armored vehicles to Indonesia

The Indonesian National Armed Forces will be reinforced with Australian Bushmaster armored vehicles.

Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense has approved Australia’s offer to transfer Bushmaster armored vehicles.

According to the Australian Ministry of Defense official, Australia is donating 15 Bushmaster armored vehicles to support Indonesia’s peacekeeping capabilities.

The armored vehicles will be drawn from Australia’s stockpiles, refurbished and integrated with capabilities to support peacekeeping operations.

“It will also help improve the interoperability of our forces,” the Australian official added.

Australia announced plans to deliver 15 armored vehicles to Indonesia as early as September 2021.

This equipment is in good condition and ready to use, so it will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of training and operations.

However, the Ministry of Defense of Indonesia reminded of the need to prioritize the use of domestically produced vehicles.

“The offer letter from the Australian government was received last year. The donation also includes spare parts with a six-month warranty,” the Indonesian Ministry of Defense said.

It was stated that the Bushmaster armored vehicles could be used for the next 20 years.

The Australian Government will also conduct training between May 22 and July 7, 2023. They plan to train 25 drivers and 15 technical personnel specialists.

As previously reported, Australia provides Bushmaster armored vehicles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. At the end of October 2022, the decision to transfer 30 additional armored vehicles was announced. In total, about 90 armored vehicles have been received by Ukraine and are scheduled to be transferred.