Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle

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The 1991 Defence Force Structure Review identified the Australian Army's need for an Infantry Mobility Vehicle (IMV).Australian National Audit Office {{cite web |url=http://www.anao.gov.au/WebSite.nsf/Publications/C96AAB7803272D56CA256EC200793001 |title= Defence's Project Bushranger: Acquisition of Infantry Mobility Vehicles |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060917202519/http://anao.gov.au/WebSite.nsf/Publications/C96AAB7803272D56CA256EC200793001 |archive-date=2006-09-17}} The 1994 White Paper stated that new land force vehicles would be acquired. Project Bushranger (Land 116) was created to procure both protected and unprotected vehicles.{{cite magazine |last1=Dover |first1=Benjamin |title=Project Bushranger comes to fruition|magazine=Military Technology|volume=23|issue=6|date=June 1999}}

The Interim Infantry Mobility Vehicle (IIMV), a fleet of unarmoured vehicles similar to the Land Rover Perentie were built and purchased from British Aerospace Australia, from November 1993, to prove the concept of infantry mobility and fill the IMV role, until the IMV entered service.

In February 1994, the draft specification for the IMV was released, followed in July by the invitation to register interest, with 17 proposals received including by Australian company Perry Engineering with the Bushmaster, and by Australian Specialised Vehicle Systems with the Taipan, derived from the South African Mamba. In September 1995, the request for tender was issued to five shortlisted proposals.

In early 1996, Perry Engineering produced a prototype Bushmaster, based on an Irish designed Timoney Technologies MP44, including the Rockwell/Timoney independent suspension, and with US company Stewart & Stevenson components from the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV).{{cite news|title=Further contenders for Australia's Bushranger|work=Jane's International Defense Review|issue=20|date=1 June 1996}}{{cite web|title=Background – Armoured Patrol Vehicle Candidates – Bushmaster|url=http://www.casr.ca/bg-apv-bushmaster.htm|website=Canadian American Strategic Review|access-date=9 August 2016|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-09-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080920035035/http://www.casr.ca/bg-apv-bushmaster.htm}}{{cite web|title=Timoney MP44 Mine Protected Armoured Personnel Carrier|url=http://www.geocities.ws/irisharmoredvehicles/MP44.html|website=Irish Armored Vehicles|access-date=9 August 2016}} Over 65% of the components by Stewart & Stevenson were from the FMTV including engine, transmission, steering, instrumentation, electrical and pneumatic systems. The prototype was built in less than seven months.{{cite news |last1=Foss|first1=Christopher F. |title=Bushmaster in frame for Australian army|work=Jane's Defence Weekly|issue=97|date=19 June 1996}}

In September 1996, the Australian government-owned company Australian Defence Industries (ADI) purchased the intellectual property rights from Boral's Perry Engineering with agreement from Timoney Technologies and Stewart & Stevenson.{{cite news |title=Infantry Mobility Vehicles|url=https://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;db=CHAMBER;id=chamber/hansardr/1997-06-24/0082;query=Id:%22chamber/hansardr/1997-06-24/0000%22|access-date=9 August 2016|work=Hansard|issue=6196|publisher=Parliament of Australia |date=24 June 1997}}File:+BUSHMASTER Prototype at Perry Engineering Adelaide SA late 1990s.jpg

By January 1997, following the withdrawal of other bids, the Bushmaster and Taipan remained the only contenders for the project. That November, ADI launched its re-engineered Bushmaster proposal changing the design and shape of the hull to withstand a greater force and associated internal and external features.{{cite news |title=ADI launches Bushmaster Infantry Mobility Vehicle|work=Jane's International Defense Review|issue=22|date=1 January 1998}} In March 1998, three Bushmaster IMVs and three Taipan IMVs built in South Africa started a 44-week competitive evaluation trial.{{cite news |last1=Foss|first1=Christopher F. J.|title=Australia closes in on infantry vehicle order|work=Jane's Defence Weekly|issue=17|date=11 March 1998}} Neither vehicle fully met all of the requirements of the specification, and performed with varying success over the course of the trials.

In March 1999, ADI was awarded the Bushranger contract to produce the Bushmaster at their Bendigo facility.{{cite news |last1=Bostock|first1=Ian|title=Australian infantry orders 350 Bushmasters from ADI|work=Jane's Defence Weekly |volume=31|issue=11|date=17 March 1999}} In November 1999, ADI was privatised becoming 50% owned by French company Thales and 50% owned by Australian company Transfield. In 2006, Thales acquired the remaining 50% of ADI and renamed the company to Thales Australia.{{cite web|title=Defence Business: Thales cleared to become the biggest Australian |url=https://www.australiandefence.com.au/CD30E9D0-F806-11DD-8DFE0050568C22C9|website=Australian Defence Magazine|access-date=6 October 2022}}

In October 2016 it was announced that Australia and Indonesia would jointly develop a vehicle based on the Bushmaster for use by the Indonesian military.{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/65218/indo-defence-2016-pt-pindad-launches-new-sanca-4x4-mrap|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104160709/http://www.janes.com/article/65218/indo-defence-2016-pt-pindad-launches-new-sanca-4x4-mrap|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 November 2016|title=Indo Defence 2016: PT Pindad launches new Sanca 4x4 MRAP|date=4 November 2016|work=IHS Jane's 360|access-date=3 February 2017}} The vehicle, known as the Sanca, is manufactured by Pindad in collaboration with Thales.{{cite news|url=http://www.asiapacificdefencereporter.com/articles/900/PT-Pindad-officially-presents-Sanca-Indonesia-s-first-Mine-Resistant-Armored-Vehicle|title=PT Pindad officially presents Sanca-Indonesia's first Mine Resistant Armored Vehicle|work=Asia-Pacific Defence Reporter|date=3 November 2016|access-date=26 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161215160623/http://www.asiapacificdefencereporter.com/articles/900/PT-Pindad-officially-presents-Sanca-Indonesia-s-first-Mine-Resistant-Armored-Vehicle|archive-date=15 December 2016|url-status=dead}}

File:Damaged Bushmaster PMV at the Treloar Technology Centre September 2016.jpg

The Bushmaster is optimised for operations in northern Australia, and is capable of carrying up to nine soldiers and their equipment, fuel and supplies for three days, depending on the type of variant. The vehicle is fitted with air conditioning and was once planned to have a cool water drinking system, but was omitted upon production due to cost constraints. After operational complaints the drinking water cooling system is being reconsidered for installation.{{cite web|last=Cotterill|first=Daniel|title=Bendigo's companion for the battlefield |url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/bendigos-companion-for-the-battlefield/story-e6frgdox-1111112543287|work=The Australian|publisher=News Limited|date=25 November 2006|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-08-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811152139/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/bendigos-companion-for-the-battlefield/story-e6frgdox-1111112543287}} It has a road cruise speed of 100 km/h and an operational range of 800 km.{{Cite book|last1=Connery|first1=David|last2=Cran|first2=David|last3=Evered|first3=David|title=Conducting Counterinsurgency – Reconstruction Task Force 4 in Afghanistan|publisher=Big Sky Publishing|location=Newport, New South Wales|year=2012|pages=24–25|isbn=9781921941771|url = {{Google books|zqKXzQEACAAJ|pages=24-25|plainurl=yes}}}}

The Bushmaster is a mine protected vehicle and provides a high degree of protection against land mines, using its v-hull monocoque to deflect the blast away from the vehicle and its occupants. The vehicle's armour provides protection against small arms of up to 7.62 mm ball ammunition, 81 mm mortar fragments, Claymore mines, and with additional applique armour, protection for armour-piercing ammunition of up to 7.62 mm.

The fuel and hydraulic tanks of the vehicle are located outside the crew compartment, while it also has an automatic fire suppression system. The troop carrier variant of the Bushmaster is fitted with one gun ring. The forward gun ring can be fitted with a 5.56 mm or 7.62 mm machine gun. The two rear hatches each have a mounting boss to allow the attachment of a swing mount capable of holding a 7.62 mm machine gun.

The Bushmaster is air transportable by the C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, as well as the Mil Mi-26 cargo helicopter.{{cite news|title=Russians provide big fix|publisher=Army News|date=2010-04-01}}{{cite web|title=Bushmaster takes a ride|url=http://www.defence.gov.au/op/afghanistan/gallery/2010/20100312/index.htm|publisher=Department of Defence|date=12 March 2010|url-status=dead|archive-date=2010-03-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100315112256/http://www.defence.gov.au/op/afghanistan/gallery/2010/20100312/index.htm}} It is the first armoured vehicle to be completely manufactured in Australia since the Sentinel tank during World War II.{{cite news|last=Toal|first=Mick|url=http://www.australiandefence.com.au/82A4111C-8E03-11DE-93CF0050568C22C9|title=Bushmaster turns 10|journal=Australian Defence Magazine|publisher=Yaffa Publishing Group|location=Sydney, New South Wales|date=1 July 2009|issn=1324-6550|url-status=live|archive-date=2009-10-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091008223805/http://www.australiandefence.com.au/82A4111C-8E03-11DE-93CF0050568C22C9}}

In keeping with the vehicle's role and capabilities, the Australian Army designates Bushmaster-equipped infantry units as being motorised, and not mechanised. Following the vehicle's troubled development, a total of 299 Bushmasters were ordered by the Wheeled Manoeuvre Systems Program Office of the Defence Materiel Organisation for the Australian Defence Force, reduced from the 370 which were originally ordered.{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/beating-about-the-bushmaster-20040501-gdiubp.html|title=Beating about the Bushmaster|date=2004-05-01|last1=Robins|first1=Brian|last2=Ryle|first2=Gerard|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=2022-08-13}}

Bushmaster deliveries began in 2005, three years later than was originally scheduled, and were scheduled to be completed in July 2007. Deliveries of the troop-carrier variant (152 vehicles) were completed on 7 June 2006.{{cite web|title=Hand over of Bushmaster Vehicle to Defence|url=http://www.defence.gov.au/minister/Billsontpl.cfm?CurrentId=5713|work=Press release|publisher=The Hon. Bruce Billson MP, Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence|date=7 June 2006|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-11-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071113101912/http://www.defence.gov.au/minister/Billsontpl.cfm?CurrentId=5713}} Deliveries of the command variant were completed by mid-2006 followed by the delivery of the other variants.

In December 2006 Minister for Defence Brendan Nelson announced that the Australian Bushmaster order had been increased and over 400 vehicles would be delivered.{{cite web|title=A Stronger Army: The First Stage Approved|url=http://www.defence.gov.au/minister/49tpl.cfm?CurrentId=6230 |work=Press release|publisher=The Hon. Dr Brendan Nelson, Minister for Defence|date=7 December 2006|access-date=3 October 2012|url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-03-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320170802/http://www.defence.gov.au/minister/49tpl.cfm?CurrentId=6230}} This figure was confirmed as 443 vehicles in a subsequent press release.{{cite web|title=Issue of Bushmaster Vehicles to Army – 3rd Brigade|url=http://www.defence.gov.au/minister/65tpl.cfm?CurrentId=6402|work=Press release|publisher=Mr Peter Lindsay MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence|date=23 February 2007|access-date=3 October 2012|archive-date=2012-03-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323224748/http://www.defence.gov.au/minister/65tpl.cfm?CurrentId=6402}} In August 2007 an additional 250 were ordered for a total ADF delivery of 696 vehicles of all configurations.{{cite news|title=ADF to acquire another 250 Bushmasters |url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/ADF-to-acquire-another-250-Bushmasters/2007/08/18/1186857818096.html|agency=Australian Associated Press|publisher=The Age|date=18 August 2007}} This was increased in October 2008 to 737 vehicles for the Australian Defence Force.{{cite press release |title=Contract Signed for Additional Bushmasters |url=http://www.defence.gov.au/minister/70tpl.cfm?CurrentId=8381 |publisher=The Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, Minister for Defence |date=29 October 2008 |access-date=2008-10-29|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-03-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323213519/http://www.defence.gov.au/minister/70tpl.cfm?CurrentId=8381}}

In May 2011 the Australian government announced the purchase of an additional 101 Bushmasters, in order to replace vehicles damaged on operations and to provide additional vehicles for training and operational use.{{cite news|title=More vehicles on the way |url=http://www.defence.gov.au/Publications/NewsPapers/Army/editions/1259/1259.pdf|work=Army: The Soldiers' Newspaper|issue=1259 ed|date=26 May 2011|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-12-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220073101/http://www.defence.gov.au/Publications/NewsPapers/Army/editions/1259/1259.pdf}} A further order for 214 vehicles was announced in July 2012.{{cite web |author1=Minister for Defence |author2=Minister for Defence Materiel |title=More Bushmasters for Army, Hawkei development proceeds |url=http://www.minister.defence.gov.au/2012/07/02/minister-for-defence-and-minister-for-defence-materiel-joint-media-release-more-bushmasters-for-army-hawkei-development-proceeds/ |website=Department of Defence Ministers |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108090109/http://www.minister.defence.gov.au/2012/07/02/minister-for-defence-and-minister-for-defence-materiel-joint-media-release-more-bushmasters-for-army-hawkei-development-proceeds/ |archive-date=8 November 2012 |date=2 July 2012 |url-status=dead}} This order was placed to retain skilled workers needed to later produce Hawkei vehicles, with the Army having little need for the additional Bushmasters.{{cite book |last1=Australian National Audit Office |title=Army's Protected Mobility Vehicle — Light |date=2018 |publisher=Australian National Audit Office |location=Canberra |isbn=978-1-76033-385-0 |pages=41–42 |url=https://www.anao.gov.au/sites/default/files/Auditor-General_Report_2018-2019_6.PDF|archive-date=2019-04-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418105724/https://www.anao.gov.au/sites/default/files/Auditor-General_Report_2018-2019_6.PDF}} This took the total number of Bushmasters in service with the Australian military to 1,052.

The Motorised Combat Wing of the Army's Combat Arms Training Centre provides initial training to Army and Air Force Bushmaster drivers. Maintenance training is provided by the Army Logistic Training Centre.

As of 2017, the Bushmaster was planned to remain in service until 2030.{{cite book|author=Australian Military Sales Office|title=Australian Military Sales Equipment Catalogue July – December 2017|url=http://www.defence.gov.au/casg/Multimedia/AMSE_Catalogue_2017-9-7885.pdf|publisher=Department of Defence|year=2017|page=7|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171028093639/http://www.defence.gov.au/casg/Multimedia/AMSE_Catalogue_2017-9-7885.pdf|archivedate=2017-10-28}}

In May 2023, the Australian government placed a A$160 million order for 78 Bushmasters to replace the Bushmasters gifted by Australia to Ukraine,{{cite press release |author1=Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy |title=New Bushmasters for the Australian Defence Force |url=https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2023-05-17/new-bushmasters-australian-defence-force |website=Department of Defence Ministers |access-date=17 May 2023 |date=17 May 2023}} and to keep the Bushmaster production line open.{{cite news |last1=Dalton |first1=Tyrone |title=Australia commits $160m to build more Bushmasters after donating 90 to Ukraine in war against Russia |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-17/bushmaster-defence-thales-australian-army-bendigo-hawkei-ukraine/102355532 |access-date=31 May 2023 |agency=ABC News}} In July 2024, the Australian government placed a A$45 million order for 15 Bushmasters to be delivered in 2026 to be used for the command and control of the new High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) that the Army is scheduled to receive from 2025.{{cite press release |author1=Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy |title=Government invests in Bendigo with new Bushmasters |url=https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2024-07-16/government-invests-bendigo-new-bushmasters |website=Department of Defence Ministers |access-date=21 July 2024 |date=16 July 2024}}{{cite news |title=Update: Australia to procure Bushmasters to provide C2 support for HIMARS |url=https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/land/update-australia-to-procure-bushmasters-to-provide-c2-support-for-himars |access-date=21 July 2024 |work=Janes |date=17 July 2024}} In January 2025, the Australian government placed a A$100 million order for 44 Bushmasters to be used for the command and control of a new land-based maritime missile system that the Army is to acquire.{{cite press release |author=Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy |title=Further Investment in Bendigo with new Bushmaster order |url=https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2025-01-08/further-investment-bendigo-new-bushmaster-order |website=Department of Defence Ministers |access-date=8 January 2025 |date=8 January 2025}}{{cite news |title=Defence orders more Bushmasters |url=https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/defence-orders-more-bushmasters |access-date=8 January 2025 |work=Australian Defence Magazine |date=8 January 2025}}{{cite press release |title=Commonwealth Government orders 44 additional Bushmasters to be manufactured in Bendigo by Thales Australia; investment secures manufacturing capability, boosts national security and unlocks 'next generation' Bushmaster variants |url=https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/countries-asia-pacific/australia/news/commonwealth-government-orders-44-additional-bushmasters-be |website=Thales Group |access-date=10 January 2025 |date=8 January 2025}}

File:Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle on display at Centenary of Military Aviation 2014.jpg's Airfield Defence Guards]]

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Several Bushmaster variants have been produced for the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force, these are:{{cite news|title=Protected mobility milestone|url=http://www.defence.gov.au/Publications/NewsPapers/Army/editions/1264/1264.pdf|access-date=9 August 2016|work=Army: The Soldiers' Newspaper|issue=1264 ed|date=4 August 2011|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-12-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220072955/http://www.defence.gov.au/Publications/NewsPapers/Army/editions/1264/1264.pdf}}

• Troop
• Command
• Assault Pioneer
• Air Defence
• Mortar variant
• Direct Fire Weapons
• General Maintenance Variant (reworked Pioneer)
• Ambulance{{cite web|title=Ambulance (brochure)|url=http://www.warwheels.net/images/BushmasterAmbulance2012ThalesBrochure.pdf|via= War Wheels |publisher=Thales Australia|access-date=10 August 2016|date=12 September 2012|url-status=live|archive-date=2015-09-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927035534/http://www.warwheels.net/images/BushmasterAmbulance2012ThalesBrochure.pdf}}

The Troop variant being used by the Royal Australian Air Force originally differed from the Army variant in that it was fitted with 10 seats for infantry and a third weapon mount.{{cite news|title=Beefing up security |url=http://www.defence.gov.au/news/raafnews/editions/4812/topstories/story03.htm|access-date=9 August 2016|work=Air Force: The Official Newspaper of the Royal Australian Air Force|issue=4812 ed|date=13 July 2006|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070830031736/http://www.defence.gov.au/news/raafnews/EDITIONS/4812/topstories/story03.htm|archive-date=30 August 2007}} All Troop variants are now fitted with 10 seats.{{cite news|last1=Hetherington |first1=Andrew |title=Upgrade for current fleet |access-date=9 August 2016 |work=Army: The Soldiers' Newspaper |issue=1174 ed |date=6 September 2007 |url-status=dead|url=http://www.defence.gov.au/news/armynews/editions/1174/topstories/story6.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607055311/http://www.defence.gov.au/news/armynews/editions/1174/topstories/story6.htm |archive-date=7 June 2011}}

Thales developed a Single Cab Utility variant of the Bushmaster that was unsuccessfully proposed for the Land 121 Phase 3 Project.{{cite web |title=Single cab utility (brochure)|url=http://www.warwheels.net/images/BushmasterUtilitySingle2012ThalesBrochure.pdf|website=War Wheels |publisher=Thales Australia|access-date=10 August 2016|date=17 September 2012|url-status=live|archive-date=2015-09-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927040233/http://www.warwheels.net/images/BushmasterUtilitySingle2012ThalesBrochure.pdf}}{{cite web|title=Thales launches Bushmaster Copperhead utility vehicle at Eurosatory |url=https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/content/thales-launches-bushmaster-copperhead-utility-vehicle-eurosatory-0|website=Thales Australia|access-date=9 August 2016|date=18 June 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809142206/https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/content/thales-launches-bushmaster-copperhead-utility-vehicle-eurosatory-0|archive-date=9 August 2016|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Pursuit – for the people of ADI limited |url=http://www.adi-limited.com/pdfs/ADI1457_ADI_Pursuit_66.pdf |work=ADI |issue=66 |date=December 2005 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060821092214/http://www.adi-limited.com/pdfs/ADI1457_ADI_Pursuit_66.pdf |archive-date=21 August 2006}}{{cite news|last1=Hawthorne |first1=Mark |last2=Epstein |first2=Rafael|title=Army tender ambushed |url=http://www.smh.com.au/national/army-tender-ambushed-20110722-1ht4z.html|access-date=10 August 2016|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=23 July 2011}} Thales has developed a Dual Cab Utility variant and a ISTAR (intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance) Kit.{{cite web|title=Dual Cab Utility (brochure)|url=http://www.warwheels.net/images/BushmasterUtilityDouble2012ThalesBrochure.pdf|website=War Wheels|publisher=Thales Australia |access-date=10 August 2016|date=27 September 2012|url-status=live|archive-date=2015-09-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926215753/http://www.warwheels.net/images/BushmasterUtilityDouble2012ThalesBrochure.pdf}}{{cite web|title=ISTAR|date=7 October 2010|url= http://www.warwheels.net/images/BushmasterISTARthalesBrochure.pdf |website=War Wheels|publisher=Thales Australia|access-date=10 August 2016|url-status=live|archive-date=2021-10-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211018083107/http://www.warwheels.net/images/BushmasterISTARthalesBrochure.pdf}}

In January 2015, Australian Defence Magazine reported that an Electronic Warfare variant with a {{convert|6|m|ft|adj=on}} mast is currently under development to meet an Australian requirement under the Defence Capability Plan.{{cite news|last=Kerr|first=Julian |url=http://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/bushmaster-ew-variant-on-show|title=Bushmaster EW variant on show |journal=Australian Defence Magazine|publisher=Yaffa Publishing Group|location=Sydney, New South Wales|date=27 January 2015|issn=1324-6550}}

In August 2022, the Army unveiled a fully electric prototype the electric Bushmaster Protected Military Vehicle (ePMV) developed with 3ME Technology in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Group.{{Cite news |last=Kadib |first=Charbel |title=Locally designed electric Bushmaster unveiled |url=https://www.defenceconnect.com.au/land-amphibious/10488-army-unveils-electric-bushmaster |work=Defence Connect |date=10 August 2020 |access-date=25 September 2022}}{{cite AV media| title=3ME Technology prototype ePMV build video |url=https://3me.technology/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/220807-3ME-Technology-ePMV-Build-FINAL.mp4 |type=Video press release | publisher=3ME Technology |date=August 2022 |access-date=25 September 2022}} The ePMV will undergo road trials after a larger battery is fitted.{{cite news|last=Bree |first=Max|title=Charging ahead quietly and cleanly|newspaper=Army News: The Soldiers' Newspaper |publisher=Department of Defence |location=Canberra |edition=1518 |url=https://downloads.realviewdigital.com/pdf/army-news/august-18-2022.pdf |date=18 August 2022 |page=2 |issn=0729-5685 |access-date=25 September 2022}} The same month a Bushmaster fitted with solar panels by SME Praxis Labs was also unveiled.{{cite news |last1=Pittaway |first1=Nigel |title=Army eyes future tech |url=https://www.australiandefence.com.au/defence/land/army-eyes-future-tech |access-date=25 September 2022 |work=Australian Defence Magazine |date=18 August 2022}}

In September 2007, the Army reported that the fleet would be upgraded with a protected weapon system (PWS) that is stabilised with thermal imaging, camera and laser rangefinder.{{cite news|title=Delivering to the frontline |url=http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/news/ontarget/Apr07/nb3.cfm |work=OnTarget |agency=Defence Material Organisation |date=April 2007 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071113101901/http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/news/ontarget/Apr07/nb3.cfm |archive-date=13 November 2007}} Other upgrades include spall curtains, fire suppression system, cool water drinking system and an additional seat following criticisms from Australian soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan including that the gunner is exposed to enemy fire.{{cite news|last=Banham|first=Cynthia |title=Safety of armoured vehicles under fire |url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/safety-of-armoured-vehicles-under-fire/2006/09/01/1156817073178.html|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=1 September 2006}}

Between 2009 and 2012, the Protected Mobility, Troop, Command and Mortar variants in use in Afghanistan were upgraded. The upgrade included the addition of the protected remotely controlled weapons station, automated fire suppression system and ECM systems. The Special Operations Task Group vehicles were fitted with a weapon ring to mount a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun.{{cite news |last1=Hetherington|first1=Andrew |date=5 December 2013|title=Keeping soldiers safe on operation |work=Army: The Soldiers' Newspaper|issue=1319 |url=http://www.defence.gov.au/Publications/NewsPapers/Army/editions/1319/1319.pdf|access-date=9 August 2016|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-12-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220073815/http://www.defence.gov.au/Publications/NewsPapers/Army/editions/1319/1319.pdf}}

There was a survivability enhancement to the lower hull, floor, seat mounts and axle caps. Two adaptive roller kits were provided able to be mounted to the front of the vehicle for protection against mines or IEDs. In late 2012, the entire fleet was rotated, with new upgraded vehicles provided with increased blast protection and the option of adding extra external composited armour.

During 2012-2013, the Army purchased 11 Self Protection Adaptive Roller Kits (SPARK) mine roller Mark 2 (SMR2) for the Bushmaster.{{cite web |title=Bushmaster fitted with Self Protection Adaptive Roller Kit |url=http://www.army.gov.au/Our-future/Projects/Project-NINGAUI/Bushmaster-fitted-with-Self-Protection-Adaptive-Roller-Kit |website=Australian Army |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329193538/http://army.gov.au/Our-future/Projects/Project-NINGAUI/Bushmaster-fitted-with-Self-Protection-Adaptive-Roller-Kit |archive-date=29 March 2013 |url-status=dead}}{{cite book |author1=Department of Defence |title=Defence Portfolio Budget Statements 2012-13 |isbn=9780642297631 |pages=163–64 |url=https://www.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/2012-2013_Defence_PBS_complete.pdf |access-date=17 September 2022}}

In 2015, 45 Bushmasters had their remote weapons systems (RWS) refurbished and upgraded by the RWS manufacturer Electro Optic Systems.{{cite news|title=Self-defence boost for Bushmasters|url=http://www.defence.gov.au/Publications/NewsPapers/Army/editions/1352/1352.pdf|access-date=9 August 2016|work=Army: The Soldiers' Newspaper|edition=1352|date=4 June 2015 |page=4 |url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-09-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160928194436/http://defence.gov.au:80/Publications/NewsPapers/Army/editions/1352/1352.pdf}} In 2023, the ADF stated that a number of Bushmasters would be equipped with a Battle Management System for mounted command, developed by Systematic.{{Cite magazine|title=SitaWare selected for C2 elements of the Australian Army|magazine=Australian Defence Magazine |url=https://www.australiandefence.com.au/defence/land/sitaware-selected-for-c2-elements-of-the-australian-army |access-date=2023-10-11 |language=en}}

The FireKing, a civilian firefighting variant of the Bushmaster, is operated by the South Australian Forestry Corporation (ForestySA) with 15 in service.{{cite news |last1=Williamson |first1=Brett |title=Fighting forest fires in a fortress on wheels |url=http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2013/05/08/3754564.htm |access-date=9 August 2016 |work=891 ABC Adelaide |date=8 March 2013}}{{cite press release |author=Rory McEwen |date=24 November 2005 |title=FireKing fleet in place for fire season |url=http://forestry.sa.gov.au/MediaReleases/final_FireKing.pdf |publisher=ForestrySA |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060820160749/http://forestry.sa.gov.au/MediaReleases/final_FireKing.pdf |archive-date=20 August 2006}}{{cite web |title=FireKing |url=http://www.warwheels.net/images/BushmasterFireking2008ThalesBrochure.pdf |website=War Wheels |publisher=Thales Australia |access-date=10 August 2016 |date=11 August 2008 |url-status=live |archive-date=2015-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927044923/http://www.warwheels.net/images/BushmasterFireking2008ThalesBrochure.pdf}}

A Bushmaster was used in a Victoria Police operation in 2014, painted grey with police decals.{{cite web|title=Armoured Vehicle in Brunswick|url=https://storify.com/jodiem/armoured-vehicle-in-brunswick|website=Jodie Miners|publisher=Storify|access-date=11 August 2016|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-09-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914094648/https://storify.com/jodiem/armoured-vehicle-in-brunswick}}

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In 2007, Thales developed a 6x6 Bushmaster and partnered with Oshkosh Truck in a failed bid for the United States Army Medium Mine Protected Vehicle (MMPV) program.{{cite news |last1=Ferguson |first1=Gregor |title=Thales eyes further Bushmaster sales |url=http://www.australiandefence.com.au/adm/index.cfm/p/archives.detail/pageno/1/objectID/A7FA9D98-65BF-75E5-C8C13D4E2C663B40?search=&relatedPub=&page=68&exactphrase= |work=Australian Defence Magazine |date=1 March 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080730212710/http://www.australiandefence.com.au/adm/index.cfm/p/archives.detail/pageno/1/objectID/A7FA9D98-65BF-75E5-C8C13D4E2C663B40?search=&relatedPub=&page=68&exactphrase=|archive-date=30 July 2008|url-status=dead|page=1}}{{cite news |last1=Ferguson |first1=Gregor |title=Thales eyes further Bushmaster sales |url=http://www.australiandefence.com.au/adm/index.cfm/p/archives.detail/pageno/2/objectID/A7FA9D98-65BF-75E5-C8C13D4E2C663B40?search=&relatedPub=&page=68&exactphrase= |work=Australian Defence Magazine |date=1 March 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080730212710/http://www.australiandefence.com.au/adm/index.cfm/p/archives.detail/pageno/1/objectID/A7FA9D98-65BF-75E5-C8C13D4E2C663B40?search=&relatedPub=&page=68&exactphrase=|archive-date=30 July 2008 |url-status=dead|page=2}}{{cite web |url=http://oshkoshdefense.com:80/pdf/Oshkosh_Bushmaster_2008.pdf |title=Bushmaster |website=Oshkosh Defense|date=October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090117091252/http://oshkoshdefense.com:80/pdf/Oshkosh_Bushmaster_2008.pdf |archive-date=17 January 2009 |url-status=dead}}

In 2009, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) interrogation variant was purchased by the Dutch Army with a hydraulic arm fitted with interrogation tool, light, camera, metal detector and proximity detector.{{cite web|title=IED interrogation|url=http://www.warwheels.net/images/BushmasterIED2012ThalesBrochure.pdf|website=War Wheels|publisher=Thales Australia|date=17 September 2012|url-status=live|archive-date=2015-09-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927050432/http://warwheels.net/images/BushmasterIED2012ThalesBrochure.pdf}}

An Indonesian variant made by Pindad known as Sanca based on the Bushmaster but created to meet Indonesian requirements, was revealed in November 2016 after it was announced in October 2016 that Thales will work with Pindad.{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/65071/australia-indonesia-to-jointly-develop-an-armoured-vehicle|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161102153457/http://www.janes.com/article/65071/australia-indonesia-to-jointly-develop-an-armoured-vehicle|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 November 2016|title=Australia, Indonesia to jointly develop an armoured vehicle|date=2 November 2016|work=IHS Jane's 360|access-date=3 February 2017}} 50 Sancas are scheduled for delivery with 30 going to Indonesian forces stationed overseas on peacekeeping operations and 20 for Kopassus forces. Sanca means Python in the Indonesian language.{{cite web|url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/indo_defence_2016_online_show_daily_news_coverage/pt_pindad_in_collaboration_with_thales_launch_the_sanca_mrap_based_on_bushmaster.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109024141/http://www.armyrecognition.com/indo_defence_2016_online_show_daily_news_coverage/pt_pindad_in_collaboration_with_thales_launch_the_sanca_mrap_based_on_bushmaster.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 November 2016|title=PT Pindad in collaboration with Thales launch the Sanca MRAP based on Bushmaster - Indo Defence 2016 online show daily news coverage - Defence security military exhibition 2016 daily news category|date=9 November 2016|work=armyrecognition.com|access-date=3 February 2017}} The Sanca is made in collaboration with PT Len, meant to demonstrate the C5i concept (Combat Information) aside from the traditional C4 concept.{{cite web |url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/indo-defence-2016-teaming-offer-digital-vehicles/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109163028/https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/indo-defence-2016-teaming-offer-digital-vehicles/|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 November 2016|title=Indo Defence 2016: Teaming to offer digital vehicles - News|date=9 November 2016 |work=shephardmedia.com|access-date=3 February 2017}}

In January 2018, Thales Australia launched the MR6 variant for the British Army Multi Role Vehicle-Protected program.{{cite press release |author1=Christopher Pyne |title=New Thales Australia capability in UK competition |url=https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/minister/christopher-pyne/media-releases/new-thales-australia-capability-uk-competition |website=Department of Defence Ministers |access-date=3 October 2021 |date=24 January 2018}} MR6 is an abbreviation for Multi Role 6 with the six signifying the sixth production run. The MR6 has a new hull that features front crew doors, a wider rear door and the compartment has increased height and has been extended. The driveline has a new Caterpillar C7 engine, a new heavy-duty suspension, an anti-lock braking system, a choice of two transmissions and transfer case options, a new alternator and a auxiliary power unit option. The MR6 has a new storage system, digital dash, central tyre inflation, the C4I system from the Hawkei and an improved remote weapon station that can be fitted with a 30 mm cannon. The MR6 has an extra two tonne payload.{{cite AV media |author1=Shaun Connors (Reporter)|author2=Paul Harris (Thales)|title=IAV 2018: Thales Bushmaster MR6 debut |medium=Youtube video|publisher=Janes |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJfZ5-kxVZk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/MJfZ5-kxVZk |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|date=26 February 2018|access-date=4 October 2021}}{{cbignore}}{{cite AV media |author1=Paul Harris (Thales)|title=Introducing the Bushmaster MR6 - Thales Group|publisher=Thales|medium=Youtube video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZuekAl5A6A |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/YZuekAl5A6A |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|date=27 January 2018 |access-date=4 October 2021}}{{cbignore}}{{Cite tweet |user=@ThalesAustralia|number=956685678687019009 |author=Thales Australia|date=26 January 2018|title=What you need to know about the new Bushmaster MR6|access-date=4 October 2021}}

In 2021, Thales adapted previous Bushmaster vehicle designs to produce the Bushmaster NZ5.5 for the New Zealand Army.{{cite press release |title=New Bushmaster Armoured Vehicles hit the production line |date=24 September 2021 |url=https://www.defence.govt.nz/the-latest/story/new-bushmaster-armoured-vehicles-hit-the-production-line |website=Ministry of Defence |access-date=3 October 2021}}{{cite journal|title=Next Steps Announced for Army Protected Mobility |url=https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/assets/Army/AN514_Jul_LR-2.pdf |journal=New Zealand Army News|date=July 2020|page=5|issue=514 |issn=1170-4411|url-status=dead|archive-date=2021-10-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003183607/https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/assets/Army/AN514_Jul_LR-2.pdf}}

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To date, Australia's Bushmasters have been deployed on five operations:

• Two prototypes were deployed to East Timor in 1999 for the International Force East Timor (INTERFET) for trials, VIP protection and media escort duties.{{cite news |last1=Bostock|first1=Ian|title=Bushmaster deployed in East Timor|work=Jane's Defence Weekly |volume=32|issue=19|date=10 November 1999}}
• Ten Bushmasters were deployed to Iraq with the Al Muthanna Task Group in May 2005.{{cite news|last1=Jamieson |first1=Cameron |title=Masters of the Desert – Aussie-made IMV a success on first deployment |url=http://www.defence.gov.au/news/armynews/editions/1126/topstories/story01.htm |work=Army: The Soldiers' Newspaper |issue=1126 ed |date=11 August 2005 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070825103854/http://www.defence.gov.au/news/armynews/editions/1126/topstories/story01.htm |archive-date=25 August 2007}} This force was later redesignated Overwatch Battle Group (West) and operated 19 Bushmasters from September 2006.{{cite press release|author=The Hon. Dr Brendan Nelson, Minister for Defence |title=Additional Troops for Operation Overwatch |url=http://www.defence.gov.au/minister/49tpl.cfm?CurrentId=5977 |publisher=Minister for Defence |date=4 September 2006 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323200838/http://www.defence.gov.au/minister/49tpl.cfm?CurrentId=5977 |archive-date=23 March 2012}}
• A small number of Bushmasters were operated by Special Operations Command soldiers part of the Special Operations Task Group in Afghanistan from September 2005 after its redeployment until late 2013.
• A Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment was equipped with Bushmasters during its role as the security response force for the 2006 Commonwealth Games.{{cite web|url=http://www.defence.gov.au/opacolyte/images/gallery/20060328a/index.htm|title=Photos of 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment during Operation Acolyte|date=2006-03-28|publisher=Australian Department of Defence|access-date=28 March 2006|url-status=dead|archive-date=2006-05-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060529053423/http://www.defence.gov.au/opacolyte/images/gallery/20060328a/index.htm}}
• The Reconstruction Task Force, later redesignated the Mentoring Task Force, which was deployed in Afghanistan from August 2006 to late 2013 was also equipped with a large number of Bushmasters.

On 17 March 2010, all five Australian soldiers from the 1st Mentoring Task Force who were occupying a Bushmaster were wounded, three of them seriously, when it was hit by a roadside bomb in the Chora Valley north of the main Australian base near Tarin Kowt in Oruzgan Province during a routine vehicle patrol.{{cite news|title=Five diggers wounded by roadside bomb |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/five-diggers-wounded-by-roadside-bomb/story-e6freuy9-1225842022363|agency=Australian Associated Press |publisher=The Daily Telegraph|date=17 March 2010|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-09-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905104853/http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/five-diggers-wounded-by-roadside-bomb/story-e6freuy9-1225842022363}} As of May 2011, 31 Bushmasters have been damaged beyond repair while serving with the Australian Army. The largest number operating in Afghanistan at one time was 104.

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In July 2006 the Dutch Government announced an urgent purchase of 25 Bushmasters to equip Royal Netherlands Army units operating in Afghanistan. Due to the urgency of this purchase these vehicles were taken from Australian Army stocks. Additional Bushmasters were built by ADI to replenish the Australian inventory. 23 Bushmasters were directly delivered to Dutch Army units in Afghanistan starting from 28 August 2006. The remaining two vehicles were transported to the Netherlands to be used for training purposes. Twelve of the Bushmasters were fitted with a Thales SWARM remote weapon station before delivery.{{cite news |url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/2006/08/dutch-spend-eur-25m-on-bushmaster-imvs-for-afghan-mission-updated/index.php |title=Dutch Spend EUR25M on Bushmaster IMVs for Afghan Mission |work=Defense Industry Daily |publisher=Watershed Publishing |date=7 August 2006 |access-date=12 August 2006 |archive-date=1 December 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061201171328/http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/2006/08/dutch-spend-eur-25m-on-bushmaster-imvs-for-afghan-mission-updated/index.php |url-status=dead }}

In July 2007, Canberra based Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (EOS) was awarded a contract of A$5.8 million for the supply of remote weapon systems for use by the Netherlands army. The contract was awarded to EOS by Thales Australia for fitting to the Bushmaster vehicles manufactured by Thales for the Netherlands army. The order entailed 17 M101 Common Remotely Operated Weapon Stations (CROWS). It was expected that the first of these systems would be operational in theatre by August 2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.eos-optronics.com/news/RemoteWeaponSystemBreakthrough.htm|title=Remote Weapon System Breakthrough|date=2007-07-13|publisher=EOS optronics GmbH|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929132032/http://www.eos-optronics.com/news/RemoteWeaponSystemBreakthrough.htm |archive-date=29 September 2007 }}

On 20 September 2007, during an engagement with the Taliban a 20-year-old Dutch soldier was killed in action. His body was evacuated in a Bushmaster which was attacked with small arms, mortars and RPGs. The vehicle was struck several times but all soldiers in the Bushmaster survived and were unhurt. Since the vehicle was immobilized and still under attack, they were forced to abandon it. Since salvage was not possible the Bushmaster was later destroyed by a Dutch Apache helicopter. The troops were transported out of danger by a second Bushmaster IMV.{{cite web|url=http://www.depers.nl/binnenland/104756/Nederlander-omgekomen-in-Uruzgan.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071019123712/http://www.depers.nl/binnenland/104756/Nederlander-omgekomen-in-Uruzgan.html|date=20 September 2007|archive-date=19 October 2007|title=Opnieuw Nederlander omgekomen in Uruzgan|work=De Pers|access-date=4 October 2012}}

On 19 October 2007 during a firefight between a Dutch patrol and Taliban insurgents, a Bushmaster was hit by an improvised bomb. Although none of the passengers were hurt, the bomb damaged the front of the Bushmaster. The Bushmaster was sent to Multi National Base Tarin Kot (Kamp Holland) (the Dutch base) for repairs.{{cite web|title=Bushmaster beschadigd na vuurcontact|url=http://www.defensie.nl/missies/actueel/isaf/2007/10/20/4688385/Bushmaster_beschadigd_na_vuurcontact|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130222122255/http://www.defensie.nl/missies/actueel/isaf/2007/10/20/4688385/Bushmaster_beschadigd_na_vuurcontact|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 February 2013|publisher=Ministerie van Defensie|date=20 October 2007}}

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The Netherlands ordered additional Bushmasters on several occasions in 2007 and 2008. On 20 November 2007 the Dutch Defence Ministry announced that it would acquire an additional 10 vehicles to replace the two damaged and two destroyed vehicles and a Patria armoured vehicle which was also destroyed in Uruzgan. One vehicle would be sent to the Netherlands for training purposes, and the rest go directly to Afghanistan.{{cite web|url=http://www.defensie.nl/missies/actueel/isaf/2007/11/20/46115763/Extra_Bushmasters_voor_missie_Uruzgan|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130222120904/http://www.defensie.nl/missies/actueel/isaf/2007/11/20/46115763/Extra_Bushmasters_voor_missie_Uruzgan|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 February 2013|title=Extra Bushmasters voor missie Uruzgan|date=20 November 2007|publisher=Ministerie van Defensie}} The Dutch ordered a further 13 Bushmasters in June 2008, taking their total order to 49 vehicles. At this time six Dutch Bushmasters had been destroyed in Afghanistan.{{cite news|url=http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3a402cc53b-4cc5-447e-a570-473bf2f9918e|title=Dutch Order More Bushmaster Vehicles – Again|last=Lok |first=Joris Janssen|date=14 June 2008|work=Ares|publisher=Aviation Week|access-date=2008-06-16|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-11-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111113134308/http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/defense/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3a27ec4a53-dcc8-42d0-bd3a-01329aef79a7Post%3a402cc53b-4cc5-447e-a570-473bf2f9918e}}{{cite news|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/defence/dutch-army-to-buy-more-bushmasters/story-e6frg8yo-1111117137778|title=Dutch army lines up to buy more Bushmasters for combat |last=Dodd |first=Mark|date=8 August 2008|work=The Australian|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121231015854/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/defence/dutch-army-to-buy-more-bushmasters/story-e6frg8yo-1111117137778 |archive-date=31 December 2012 |url-status=dead}}

In January 2009, another batch of nine vehicles was ordered, these vehicles to be fitted with cameras, sensors and an interrogation arm to find and destroy improvised explosive devices (IEDs).{{cite web|url=http://www.defpro.com/news/details/4777/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219022318/http://www.defpro.com/news/details/4777/|title=Dutch buys additional Bushmaster IMVs for Afghan Mission|website=Defence Professionals|access-date=28 February 2015|archive-date=19 February 2012}} A further 14 Bushmasters were ordered in June 2009.{{cite web|title=Dutch boost for Bushmaster exports|url=https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/content/dutch-boost-bushmaster-exports |website=Thales|access-date=11 August 2016|date=16 June 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160827003719/https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/content/dutch-boost-bushmaster-exports|archive-date=27 August 2016|url-status=dead}} In August 2009, another 14 vehicles were ordered, bringing the total Dutch order to 86.{{cite web|title=New Dutch Bushmasters destined for Afghanistan|url=https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/content/new-dutch-bushmasters-destined-afghanistan|website=Thales |access-date=11 August 2016|date=25 August 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826221638/https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/content/new-dutch-bushmasters-destined-afghanistan|archive-date=26 August 2016|url-status=dead}} Dutch special forces deployed as part of the Northern Mali conflict from April 2014 were equipped with a number of Bushmasters.{{cite web|title=Dutch contributions in Mali|url=http://www.defensie.nl/english/topics/mali/contents/dutch-contributions-in-mali|publisher=Ministry of Defence|access-date=16 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129081223/http://www.defensie.nl/english/topics/mali/contents/dutch-contributions-in-mali|archive-date=29 November 2014|url-status=dead}} In May 2015 a Dutch Bushmaster was struck by an IED near Kidal. No one was hurt by this incident and the Bushmaster was returned to the Dutch camp at Gao.{{cite news|url=http://nos.nl/artikel/2035161-nederlanders-rijden-in-mali-op-bermbom-geen-gewonden.html|title=Nederlanders rijden in Mali op bermbom; geen gewonden|work=nos.nl|access-date=10 August 2016}} In June 2015, a further 12 were ordered.{{cite web|title=Netherlands orders 12 new Bushmasters|url=https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/australia/press-release/netherlands-orders-12-new-bushmasters|website=Thales Australia|access-date=11 August 2016|date=30 June 2015}} In July 2020 the Dutch Army took delivery of its first Multirole Electronic Warfare Bushmaster.{{cite web|url=https://www.defencealert.com/defence-industry/67-thles/27541-dutch-army-receives-new-electronic-warfare-vehicle-based-on-bushmaster-4x4-armored|title=Dutch Army receives new Electronic Warfare vehicle based on Bushmaster 4x4 armored|date=7 July 2020|work=Defence Alert|access-date=10 July 2020}}

The British Army acquired 24 Bushmasters in April 2008 specifically for use in Iraq to support Task Force Black and United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF) operations around Basra.{{sfn|Neville|2011|p=46}}{{cite news |last1=Dodd |first1=Mark |title=British army show interest in Bushmaster |work=The Australian |date=10 March 2008|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/british-army-shows-interest-in-bushmaster/news-story/291cbe81e87fd04d1306d3924a8f76ac |page=4 |access-date=22 June 2024 |url-access=subscription}}{{cite news |last1=Tran |first1=Pierre |title=Bushmaster Market Expands to U.K. |work=Defense News |date=21 April 2008}}{{cite news |first=Mark |last=Dodd |title=Brits buy our army vehicles |url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/defence/brits-buy-our-army-vehicles/story-e6frg8yo-1111116333166 |work=The Australian |date=14 May 2008 |page=20 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121231040312/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/defence/brits-buy-our-army-vehicles/story-e6frg8yo-1111116333166 |archive-date=31 December 2012 |url-status=dead}}{{cite news |last=Connors |first=Shaun |title=Briefing: Wheels of the Elite|work=Jane's Defence Weekly|date=9 April 2014|volume=51|issue=20|issn=0265-3818}} The heavily modified vehicles, known as the Escapade, were used to provide armoured transport for strike teams.{{sfn|Neville|2016|p=53}}

Features included an increased armour package, bullbar, ECM and anti-IED suites, and a CROWS RWS fitted with an M2 .50 calibre machine gun.{{sfn|Neville|2016|p=55}}{{sfn|Neville|2011|p=22}} The UKSF had been using an armoured hull protected vehicle in Afghanistan the Supacat HMT 400 since 2003.{{cite magazine |last1=Herschelman|first1=Kerry|title=UKSF to evaluate General Dynamics' Flyer-72|magazine=Jane's International Defense Review |volume=47|issue=10|date=1 October 2014}} The Bushmaster provided all-round protection, compared to the HMT 400 with an exposed crew, that was required in built-up urban areas in Iraq.{{sfn|Neville|2011|p=22}} UKSF left Iraq in May 2009.{{cite book |last=Urban|first=Mark |date=2012|title=Task Force Black: The Explosive True Story of the Secret Special Forces War in Iraq|publisher=St. Martin's Griffin |page=270 |isbn=978-1250006967}}

In 2016, the Escapade was used in the Battle of Mosul during the Iraqi Civil War.{{cite news |last1=Huseyin |first1=Hamit |title=Operation To Liberate Iraq's Mosul From Daesh |url=https://www.gettyimages.com.au/license/621630786 |access-date=28 July 2018 |work=Anadolu Agency |date=7 November 2016}} {{Dubious |reason=Unreliable source|date=December 2018}} In 2017, the Escapade was used in the Battle of Raqqa during the Syrian Civil War.{{cite news |last1=Taylor |first1=Tom |title=Fact Check: Half of this July 13 Ruptly video was shot on May 17 |url=https://grasswire.com/2017/07/14/fact-check-half-july-13-ruptly-video-raqqa-syria-shot-may-17/ |access-date=28 July 2018 |work=Grasswire |date=14 July 2017}}

During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, following Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to the Australian Parliament on 31 March 2022 and a request for Bushmasters, Prime Minister Scott Morrison agreed to give 20 Bushmasters to Ukraine on 8 April 2022. They were to be flown to Europe on RAAF C-17 transports, which can carry 4 vehicles at a time.{{cite news |last1=Dennett |first1=Harley |title=Scott Morrison confirms Australia will send Bushmasters to Ukraine after Zelensky plea |date=April 1, 2022 |website=The Canberra Times |url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7682478/pm-says-australia-will-send-bushmasters-to-ukraine/ |access-date=1 April 2022}}{{Cite press release |author1=Prime Minister Scott Morrison |author2=Defence Minister Peter Dutton |title=Australia to gift 20 Bushmasters to Government of Ukraine|url=https://www.pm.gov.au/media/australia-gift-20-bushmasters-government-ukraine |date=8 April 2022 |website=Prime Minister of Australia |url-status=dead|archive-date=2022-04-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407231330/https://www.pm.gov.au/media/australia-gift-20-bushmasters-government-ukraine}} The Bushmasters were fitted with remote weapon stations and included two ambulance variants.{{cite web |title=EOS Remote Weapon Systems Deploy to Ukraine |url=https://www.eos-aus.com/eos-remote-weapon-systems-deploy-to-ukraine |website=Electro Optic Systems |access-date=24 September 2022}}

File:Bushmaster PMV Ukraine AF 2022-01.jpg]]

On 19 May 2022, Defence Minister Peter Dutton announced that Australia would give a further 20 Bushmasters.{{cite press release |author1=Defence Minister Peter Dutton |title=Australia to provide Armoured Personnel Carriers and more Bushmasters to Ukraine |url=https://www.peterdutton.com.au/australia-to-provide-armoured-personnel-carriers-and-more-bushmasters-to-ukraine/ |website=Peter Dutton MP |access-date=24 September 2022 |date=19 May 2022}} On 4 July 2022, during Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to Ukraine he announced an additional 20 Bushmasters would be donated.{{cite press release |author1=Prime Minister Anthony Albanese |title=Visit to Kyiv and further Australian support to Ukraine |url=https://www.pm.gov.au/media/visit-kyiv-and-further-australian-support-ukraine |website=Prime Minister of Australia |access-date=24 September 2022 |date=4 July 2022}}{{Cite news |last=Harris |first=Rob |date=July 4, 2022 |title=Albanese promises Zelensky new $100m aid package during Kyiv meeting |pages=1 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |url=https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/albanese-promises-zelensky-new-100-million-aid-package-during-kyiv-meeting-20220704-p5ayrj.html |access-date=5 July 2022}}

On 15 September 2022, ABC News reported that the Ukrainian ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko had made a request to the Australian government for an additional 30 Bushmasters. ABC News reported that 40 of the 60 Bushmasters had been delivered. Myroshnychenko said that the Bushmasters were being “used almost as infantry fighting vehicles – though they are not that – because we don't have anything else".{{cite news |last=Dalton |first=Tyrone |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-15/ukranian-ambassador-calls-for-more-bushmasters/101442472 | title=Ukraine calls for more Bushmasters, Hawkeis as war with Russia rages on | work=ABC News | date=15 September 2022 |access-date=24 September 2022}} On 27 October 2022, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an additional 30 Bushmasters would be donated, bringing the total up to 90.{{cite press release |author1=Prime Minister Anthony Albanese |author2=Defence Minister Richard Marles |title=Additional support for Ukraine |url=https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2022-10-27/additional-support-ukraine |website=Defence Ministers |publisher=Department of Defence |date=27 October 2022 |access-date=27 October 2022}} On 12 July 2023, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an additional 30 Bushmasters would be donated, bringing the total up to 120.{{cite press release |author1=Prime Minister Anthony Albanese|author2=Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles |author3= Foreign Minister Penny Wong |title=Australia gifts further Bushmasters to Ukraine |url=https://www.pm.gov.au/media/australia-gifts-further-bushmasters-ukraine |website=Prime Minister of Australia |access-date=12 July 2023 |date=12 July 2023}}

On 29 May 2022, the Australian Financial Review reported that there was a video confirming the destruction of one Bushmaster by Russian troops in Trypillia, Donetsk.{{cite news |last=Hobbs |first=Andrew |url=https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/biden-backs-bubs-emergency-shipment-to-us-20220529-p5apbe |title=Video shows destroyed Bushmaster in Ukraine |work=Australian Financial Review |date=29 May 2022 |access-date=24 September 2022|url-access=subscription}} The driver of another Bushmaster who was close to the attack when it happened praised the quality of the vehicle, saying everyone survived the attack.{{cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/like-a-house-on-wheels-australia-s-bushmasters-prove-their-mettle-on-the-front-line-20220621-p5av96.html|title='Like a house on wheels': Australia's Bushmasters prove their mettle on the front line|last1=Galloway|first1=Anthony|last2=Geraghty|first2=Kate|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=2022-06-22 |access-date=24 September 2022}}

Other sources report that within weeks of their arriving at least three had been destroyed in action. It is understood that those aboard escaped from two of the destroyed vehicles but the third was hit by an anti-tank weapon and the soldiers it carried were killed.{{cite news|url= https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/ambassador-says-ukraine-needs-more-aid-to-press-home-advances-against-russia/ |title= Ambassador says Ukraine needs more aid to press home advances against Russia| date=2022-09-15}}

Bushmasters were used for moving troops during the 2022 Ukrainian Kharkiv counteroffensive.{{cite news|url= https://www.9news.com.au/world/russia-ukraine-update-australia-bushmaster-armoured-vehicles-helping-ukraine-battlefield-success/cbbadda9-f650-4b59-ac37-57c1d6e7af39 |title= 'Strike like snakes': Aussie armoured vehicles praised by Ukrainian soldiers |author= Richard Wood|work=9News|access-date=2022-09-15|date=2022-09-15}}

President Zelensky in an address to the Lowy Institute think tank on 6 October 2022 praised the Bushmasters saying "This equipment has performed masterfully in real combat operations".{{cite news |last=Mann |first=Toby| url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-06/ukraine-president-volodymyr-zelenskyy-lowy-kyiv-putin-bushmaster/101510182 |title=Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises Australia's Bushmaster vehicles, calls for coordinated action at UN to rebuke Russia's annexation |work=ABC News |date=6 October 2022 |access-date=27 October 2022}} According to Oryx, 14 Bushmasters have been destroyed and 4 damaged by Russian forces.{{Cite news |author1=Stijn Mitzer |author2=Jakub Janovsky |title=Attack On Europe: Documenting Ukrainian Equipment Losses During The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine |url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/attack-on-europe-documenting-ukrainian.html |access-date=2024-06-04 |work=Oryx |date=2023}}

File:Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle Operators.svg

; {{flag|Australia}} (1,015 received, 763 in use, 137 on order)

: 1,015 Bushmasters were delivered to the Australian Defence Force.{{cite book |author1=Australian National Audit Office |url=https://www.anao.gov.au/sites/default/files/ANAO_Report_2017-2018_26_complete.pdf |title=2016–17 Major Projects Report – Department of Defence |date=2018 |publisher=The Auditor-General |isbn=9781760333256 |series=ANAO Report No.26 2017–18 |location=Canberra |page=239 |chapter=LAND 116 Phase 3 Project Data Summary Sheet |access-date=21 June 2024}} In May 2023, Australia ordered an additional 78 Bushmasters. As of November 2023, the Army had 763 Bushmasters available for use.{{cite web |date=13 February 2024 |title=Question on notice no. 321; Portfolio question number: 109; 2023-24 Supplementary Budget estimates |url=https://www.aph.gov.au/api/qon/downloadestimatesquestions/EstimatesQuestion-CommitteeId5-EstimatesRoundId22-PortfolioId7-QuestionNumber321 |access-date=21 June 2024 |website=Parliament of Australia |publisher=Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee, Defence Portfolio}} In July 2024, Australia ordered an additional 15 Bushmasters. In January 2025, Australia ordered an additional 44 Bushmasters.

; {{flag|Fiji}} (10)

: 10 refurbished Bushmasters purchased in 2017 from Australian Defence Force stock, seven for use in peacekeeping as part of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) in the Golan Heights and three for training purposes in Fiji.{{cite press release |title=Bushmaster sale another boost to Fiji-Australia defence partnership |date=9 February 2017 |publisher=Department of Defence |url=https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/minister/marise-payne/media-releases/bushmaster-sale-another-boost-fiji-australia-defence |access-date=27 July 2018 |author1=Minister for Defence Marise Payne}}{{cite news |last1=Vakasukawaqa |first1=Arieta |date=10 February 2017 |title=Bushmasters For Our Troops |url=http://fijisun.com.fj/2017/02/10/bushmasters-for-our-troops/ |access-date=27 July 2018 |work=Fiji Sun}} In March 2017, the seven Republic of Fiji Military Forces Bushmasters arrived in the Golan Heights.{{cite press release |title=RFMF Enhance its peacekeeping capability |date=29 April 2017 |publisher=Republic of Fiji Military Force |url=http://www.rfmf.mil.fj/rfmf-enhance-peacekeeping-capability/ |last1=Sorovi |first1=Jese |access-date=27 July 2018}} In October 2023, Fiji ordered an additional 14 Bushmasters for peacekeeping operations.{{cite press release |title=Australia's world-renowned Bushmaster on show in Brisbane for a visit by Fiji Prime Minister Rabuka |date=20 October 2023 |url=https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/media-releases/2023-10-20/australias-world-renowned-bushmaster-show-brisbane-visit-fiji-prime-minister-rabuka |access-date=27 October 2023 |author=Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy |website=Department of Defence Ministers}}

; {{flag|Indonesia}}

: 4 vehicles operated by Indonesia.{{cite news |last1=Kerr |first1=Julian |date=24 May 2018 |title=Japan takes delivery of four more Bushmaster vehicles |url=http://www.janes.com/article/80311/japan-takes-delivery-of-four-more-bushmaster-vehicles |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728071435/http://www.janes.com/article/80311/japan-takes-delivery-of-four-more-bushmaster-vehicles |archive-date=28 July 2018 |access-date=28 July 2018 |work=IHS Jane's Defence Weekly}} In 2014, 3 vehicles were delivered to the Indonesian Army Special Forces Command Kopassus.{{cite news |last1=Grevatt |first1=Jon |last2=Hardy |first2=James |date=6 April 2014 |title=Indonesia, Japan buy Bushmasters |url=http://www.janes.com/article/36469/indonesia-japan-buy-bushmasters |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140411094316/http://www.janes.com/article/36469/indonesia-japan-buy-bushmasters |archive-date=11 April 2014 |work=IHS Jane's Defence Weekly}}{{cite news |date=March 2014 |title=Kapabilitas Terbaru TNI-AD Bushmaster PMV Siap Dioperasikan Pasca Bushmaster Driver and Technician Training |url=http://ikahan.com/2014/03/kapabilitas-terbaru-tni-ad-bushmaster-pmv-siap-dioperasikan-pasca-bushmaster-driver-and-technician-training/ |access-date=28 July 2018 |work=Indonesia-Australia Defence Alumni Association |language=id}} 50 Sanca variant ordered for overseas forces and Kopassus. In September 2021, Australia announced that it would donate 15 Bushmasters to Indonesia to support peacekeeping missions.{{cite press release |title=Media Statement - Jakarta, Indonesia |date=9 September 2021 |url=https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/minister/peter-dutton/statements/media-statement-jakarta-indonesia |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210916183050/https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/minister/peter-dutton/statements/media-statement-jakarta-indonesia |archive-date=16 September 2021 |author1=Defence Minister Peter Dutton |website=Department of Defence Ministers}}{{Cite web |date=10 September 2021 |title=Australia donates 15 Thales Bushmaster APCs to Indonesia |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_september_2021_global_security_army_industry/australia_donates_15_thales_bushmaster_apcs_to_indonesia.html |access-date=2021-09-14 |website=www.armyrecognition.com}}

; {{flag|Jamaica}} (18)

: 18 total Bushmasters. 12 ordered in December 2013 to replace the Jamaica Defence Force's fourteen Cadillac Gage V150s.{{cite press release |title=Jamaica buys 12 Bushmasters |date=12 June 2013 |publisher=Thales |url=https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/australia/press-release/jamaica-buys-12-bushmasters |access-date=27 July 2018}} Deliveries began in mid-2015, and were completed in early 2016.{{cite news |last1=Barreira |first1=Victor |date=11 November 2015 |title=Jamaica continues receiving Bushmaster APCs |url=http://www.janes.com/article/55963/jamaica-continues-receiving-bushmaster-apcs |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091927/http://www.janes.com/article/55963/jamaica-continues-receiving-bushmaster-apcs |archive-date=4 March 2016 |work=IHS Jane's 360}}{{cite web |last=Angus |first=Garfield |date=14 January 2016 |title=PM Commissions JDF's Protected Mobility Vehicles Squadron |url=http://jis.gov.jm/pm-commissions-jdfs-protected-mobility-vehicles-squadron/ |access-date=16 January 2016 |work=Jamaica Information Service}} An additional 6 Bushmasters were ordered in 2020.{{cite web |date=15 June 2020 |title=Jamaica Flexes Crime-fighting Muscle by Boosting Fleet of Thales Bushmaster Protected Vehicles |url=https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/group/journalist/press-release/jamaica-flexes-crime-fighting-muscle-boosting-fleet-thales |access-date=10 July 2020 |publisher=Thales Group}}

; {{flag|Japan}} (8)

: 8 vehicles operated by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. An initial order of 4 was placed in 2014 for the Central Readiness Regiment (CRR) to enable the CRR to evacuate Japanese citizens in the event of an overseas emergency.{{cite press release |title=Japan buys Thales Bushmasters |date=4 July 2014 |publisher=Thales |url=https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/defence/press-release/japan-buys-thales-bushmasters |access-date=27 July 2018}}{{cite news |date=17 December 2015 |title=輸送防護車 海外テロでの邦人対象に…陸自が配備 |url=http://mainichi.jp/articles/20151218/k00/00m/040/022000c |access-date=28 July 2018 |work=Mainichi Shimbun |language=ja}} In 2018, a second order was received of 4 more vehicles for the CRR.

; {{flag|Netherlands}} (102)

: 98 Bushmasters ordered; the Netherlands is the second largest operator of the Bushmaster. In operational use by the Dutch Army and Royal Dutch Marines. In 2021, the Netherlands received an additional 6 vehicles: 5 custom ambulances and a troop carrier.{{cite news |date=28 April 2020 |title=Thales to export six more Bushmasters to the Netherlands |url=https://www.australiandefence.com.au/defence/land/thales-to-export-six-more-bushmasters-to-the-netherlands |access-date=25 September 2022 |work=Australian Defence Magazine}}{{cite magazine |date=February 2022 |title=Dutch confirm Bushmaster MLU |url=https://www.thalesgroup.com/sites/default/files/database/document/2022-02/bushmaster-dutch-mlu-article-dtr-feb-2022_0.pdf |access-date=25 September 2022 |magazine=Defence Technology Review |publisher=Sabot Media |page=46 |issue=83}}

: 102 are operational as of 2024, and are being modernised.{{Cite web |last=Defensie |first=Ministerie van |date=2023-09-12 |title=Aantallen materieel - Over Defensie - Defensie.nl |url=https://www.defensie.nl/onderwerpen/overdefensie/het-verhaal-van-defensie/aantallen-materieel |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=www.defensie.nl |language=nl-NL}}{{Cite web |date=2022-02-14 |title=Dutch confirm Bushmaster Mid-life Update {{!}} Thales Group |url=https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/countries-asia/australia/news/dutch-confirm-bushmaster-mid-life-update |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=www.thalesgroup.com |language=en}}

: The variants in service are:

:* General service

:* Command posts

:* Driver training vehicle

:* Maintenance diagnosis and recovery

:* Multirole EOV "Knifefish" (electronic warfare){{Cite web |title=Bushmaster 2.0 afgeleverd - 04 - Defensiekrant |url=https://magazines.defensie.nl/defensiekrant/2020/26/04_busmaster2.0_26 |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=magazines.defensie.nl |language=nl-NL}}

:* Casualty evacuationhttps://www.thalesgroup.com/sites/default/files/database/document/2022-02/bushmaster-dutch-mlu-article-dtr-feb-2022_0.pdf

:* Engineering vehicle

:* Explosive ordinance disposal

; {{flag|New Zealand}} (48)

: 43 vehicles operated by the New Zealand Army. 5 Bushmasters operated by the New Zealand Special Air Service (NZSAS) designated as the Special Operations Vehicle – Protected Heavy (SOV-PH).{{cite news |date=June 2017 |title=Land Capability update |url=http://army.mil.nz/downloads/pdf/army-news/armynews483.pdf |access-date=28 July 2018 |work=Army News |publisher=New Zealand Army |page=11}} A memorandum of sale had been under negotiation with the Australian Defence Force for the transfer of the Bushmasters in 2017.{{cite press release |title=Special Operations Vehicles (SOV) |date=June 2018 |publisher=New Zealand Ministry of Defence |url=https://www.defence.govt.nz/what-we-do/delivering-defence-capability/defence-capability-projects/special-operations-vehicles-sov/ |access-date=27 July 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120021959/http://army.mil.nz/downloads/pdf/army-news/armynews483.pdf |archive-date=2018-01-20}} In 2018, the NZ Ministry of Defence reported it had been signed. In July 2020, the New Zealand Ministry of Defence ordered 43 NZ5.5 variants with deliveries throughout 2023.{{cite web |date=8 July 2020 |title=Army purchases 43 Bushmaster Armoured Vehicles |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018754102/army-purchases-43-bushmaster-armoured-vehicles |access-date=8 July 2020 |website=Radio New Zealand}}

; {{flag|Ukraine}} (120 donated by Australia)

: 120 Bushmasters were gifted to Ukraine in 2022-2023 by the Australian Government for the Ukrainian Ground Forces to aid in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. The 120 vehicles were gifted in four batches in 2022 in April, May, July and October, and a fifth batch in July 2023. As of April 2025, Oryx reported that 31 Bushmasters had been destroyed, 5 damaged and 3 captured by the Russians.{{cite web |title=Attack On Europe: Documenting Ukrainian Equipment Losses During The 2022 Russian Invasion Of Ukraine |url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/02/attack-on-europe-documenting-ukrainian.html |access-date=7 April 2025|website=Oryx}}

; {{flag|United Kingdom}} (24)

: 24 Bushmasters purchased in April 2008. British vehicles are fitted with additional armour, electronics to counter IEDs and a .50 calibre machine gun mounted in a RWS.{{sfn|Neville|2011|p=42}}

File:JGSDF Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle 20161023.jpg's Central Readiness Regiment.]]

; {{flag|Libya}}

: Expressed interest in 100–400 vehicles.{{cite web |date=13 December 2013 |title=High demand for Victorian-made Bushmaster troop carriers |url=http://www.news.com.au/national/high-demand-for-victorianmade-bushmaster-troop-carriers/story-fncynjr2-1226781870520 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302104820/http://www.news.com.au/national/high-demand-for-victorianmade-bushmaster-troop-carriers/story-fncynjr2-1226781870520 |archive-date=2014-03-02 |work=News.com.au}}

; {{flag|Spain}}

: In August 2008, it was reported that the Spanish Government was "showing strong interest in the Bushmaster".{{cite web |date=1 June 2009 |title=Thales España ofrece a Defensa probar el Bushmaster pese a no pertenecer a la categoría 8x8 |url=http://www.infodefensa.com/?noticia=thales-espana-ofrece-a-defensa-probar-el-bushmaster-pese-a-no-pertenecer-a-la-categoria-8x8 |work=Infodefensa.com}}{{cite web |date=5 December 2008 |title=Thales plantea la posibilidad de suministrar el blindado ligero Bushmaster mediante el alquiler de su uso |url=http://www.infodefensa.com/?noticia=thales-plantea-la-posibilidad-de-suministrar-el-blindado-ligero-bushmaster-mediante-el-alquiler-de-su-uso |work=Infodefensa.com}}{{cite web |date=19 September 2009 |title=Thales España ofrece a Defensa 30 Bushmaster 4x4 en seis meses |url=http://www.infodefensa.com/?noticia=thales-espana-ofrece-a-defensa-30-bushmaster-4x4-en-seis-meses |work=Infodefensa.com}}

; {{flag|United Arab Emirates}}

: Trialled only.

; {{flag|Canada}}

: A bid was submitted with Thales Canada and DEW Engineering for the Tactical Armored Vehicle Program, but later withdrawn when the Canadian government decided it wanted a smaller vehicle; the competition was ultimately won by Textron with a modified M1117, tailored to Canadian requirements.{{cite web |date=7 August 2013 |title=FLCV: Canada Looks to Upgrade Its Armor |url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/canada-looks-to-upgrade-its-armor-in-afghanistan-05190/ |access-date=28 February 2015 |website=Defense Industry Daily}}

; {{flag|France}}

: The Bushmaster, under the name Broussard (French "Bushman"), competed against a lightened version of Nexter's VBCI and the Renault AMC for a 2,300 vehicle contract to replace the French Army's VABs.{{cite news |last=Chuter |first=Andrew |date=18 June 2009 |title=Panhard to Push Bushmaster to French Army |url=http://www.defensenews.com/osd_story.php?sh=VSDY&i=3587525 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120724174749/http://www.defensenews.com/osd_story.php?sh=VSDY&i=3587525 |archive-date=24 July 2012 |access-date=24 February 2010 |work=DefenseNews |publisher=Army Times Publishing Company}} France finally selected the Nexter VBMR Griffon.

; {{flag|United States}}

: Thales partnered with US truck manufacturer Oshkosh to bid for the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) program and the Medium Mine Protected Vehicle (MMPV) program. The Thales bid for the MRAP program failed.{{cite web |date=19 August 2007 |title=MRAP: Oshkosh Entries Stalled on 2 Fronts |url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/mrap-oshkosh-entries-stalled-on-2-fronts-03629/ |work=Defense Industry Daily |publisher=Watershed Publishing}} Thales developed a 6x6 Bushmaster for the MMPV program and submitted two variants: one fitted with an interrogator arm and the other a robot carrier.

• {{lwc|Hawkei|Hawkei PMV}}

;Notes

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• {{cite book |last=Neville |first=Leigh |others=Illustrated by Richard Chasemore |title=Special Operations Patrol Vehicles: Afghanistan and Iraq |date=2011 |publisher=Osprey Publishing |location=Oxford |series=New Vanguard 179 |isbn=9781849088305}}
• {{cite book |last=Neville |first=Leigh |others=Illustrated by Peter Dennis |title=The SAS 1983-2014 |date=2016 |publisher=Osprey Publishing |location=Oxford |series=Elite 211 |isbn=9781472814050}}

• {{cite book |last1=Nicholson |first1=Brendan |title=The Bushmaster: From concept to combat |date=2019 |publisher=Australian Strategic Policy Institute |location=Canberra |isbn=978-1-925229-58-5 |url=https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ad-aspi/2019-12/The%20Bushmaster_from%20concept%20to%20combat.pdf?QDYuS1qI3O4nSPaZ7NBfrSlK6gLVpyz1}}

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• [https://web.archive.org/web/20110608160922/http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/lsd/land116/land116.cfm Project Land 116 – Bushranger] – Defence Materiel Organisation
• [http://www.thalesprotectedmobility.com.au/tpm/ Thales Protected Mobility] – official manufacturer dedicated website.

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