As an Australian I understand just how large Australia is and how few people we have. Australia is the 6th largest country but only has a population of around 27 million, this means that our small military has a lot of ground to cover and most of it makes the sahara desert look like a nice beach. The majority of military vehicles made in other countries have extreme problems handling the Australian outback so we either have to adapt other countries vehicles or make them ourselves. Australian ingenuity has even created one of the cheapest and easily transported military drones which has been given the nickname the angry pizza box because it is made from cardboard, it is a very special type of cardboard but it does make it cheaper to make and it can be transported flat packed and equipped with multiple different payloads and sensors. As Australians love their freedom we will do everything possible to help others keep theirs and we don't like dictators, Karen's or the rich.
@reinokarvinen8845 the more money one person has the less there is for other people. If you look at the USA 1% of their population has over 90% of the money and the average American can not afford rent, health care and food. The richest people and companies increase inflation just because they have more money than they need. The minimum wage should be 20% of the maximum wage of the employer or the cost of living plus 20%whichever is higher. The difference between the richest and poorest people is growing wider everyday.
As someone who has ridden in the back of M113s, Bushmasters, Unimogs, and just about every other vehicle available since the 80s, I definitely prefer the bushmaster, although it does feel a bit high. But my memories of M113s are dominated by having to constantly watch your head getting in and out, and being more confident in the bushmaster, so there is that.
They have MRAPs. I was on a delegation to the US when it came down to Oshkosh and Thales Australia pre 2010. Well, of course the Oshkosh got the contract despite the better side protection of the Bushmaster's steel (a secret formula!). No Australian troops have been killed in anti-vehicle mine blasts.
Wes will be happy to hear that the initial contract for Slinger antidrone systems includes mounting on the Bushmaster as well as the M113. The existing remote weapons station on the Bushmaster is provided by EOS (Electro Optical Systems), the company which developed the Slinger.
@nedkelly9688 It's an Australian company and not a subsidiary of any foreign companies. It is starting to do well with sales to the U.S., German, and Australian governments but it has historically shown a fairly low return to investors despite developing successful products.
@@IntrospectorGeneral What i meant was EOS has a USA subsidiary company so they can build and develop in USA also .. i did not mean was owned by USA at all....
Yes, the water is in a tank between the floor and the v shaped hull. It is part of the Mine/IED Protection. Also, Wes, can you check out how the Australian donated Upgraded M113AS4 is performing? Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇦🇺
Ukrainians are liking cars imported from the UK specifically because they are right hand drive. Some put a mannequin in the front passenger seat as snipers and FPV drones often go for the driver and they assume that they are on the left. The bushmaster PMV also has a very large water tank that fills some of the space where the V is and that when full also takes a lot of the shockwave. The Remote Weapon Station also can carry M2HB Brownings and 40mm grenade launchers. There are also 49 M1A1 AIM tanks that our government has announced to donate now that the M1A2 SEP V3 tanks are arriving here. Interesting to mention the Dutch. I think it was the South Africans and Rhodesians before them that did the V hull first, but The Netherlands is one of the largest operators besides Australia and Ukraine of the Bushmaster.
Hey Wes, a South African supporter here. The Dutch are in Denmark and the Afrikaans speakers, or Afrikaners, are in "South Africa". The Afrikaners were the developers of the V hull in the bush war in SA, many years back. They speak a South African form of Dutch called Afrikaans, therefore Afrikaners, NOT DUTCH. developed the V-hull. Thanks mate
@@RobMcGinley81 Yeah. I got lost with his/her/they/them whatever, point, when it was said that the Dutch are in Denmark. A few might be there on holiday I guess.
The South African designer of the V shaped hull vehicles helped design the Bushmasters also. Aussies tried stealing one from South Africa while on peacekeeping mission as loved them so much, was not eough room in their ship so had to leave it behind lol..
@@RobMcGinley81 That's true, but I'm a Dane in Australia, and the Queen of Denmark is an Aussie. And I've also lived in South Africa. We vikings go everywhere.
Hey, Wes, great video. You made an excellent point about the tangible evidence of broad international support. I tend to focus on what a nightmare all this heterogeneous gear must be logistically (and doubtless, it is), but I hadn't looked at it in that way. Let's keep it coming!
Australia is very good at logistics even Afghanistan top General is in a interview saying they had a logistics problem and within 48 hours was solved by 70 Australian logistics personnel.. he was impressed..
Australian 🇦🇺 here, I am pleased and surprised that Australia has supported Ukraine so much . Our government isn’t very good at blowing its own trumpet and telling us !
We make these big bad Battle Taxis in my hometown - Bendigo. So proud to see them used for their intended purpose. Seeing them roll down the main street with Learner plates you can see how intimidating they are, but to know that if you get into them you will almost always be able to get out soon after in one piece is just astounding engineering. Slava Ukraini
Wow.. How good stories change over time! I was in Afghanistan as an Engineer searcher in 2010 and 2012, I was also good mates with Sapper Michael Clarke and his crew and have watch the helmet camera footage of the whole incident. The story you told has only vague resemblances to the actual story it was close enough but it happened in 2010 not 2012 and the bed rock amplified the explosion. I also will testify to their great protection as not long after that explosion my search team also rolled over one while I was having a smoke out the back hatch, besides some spinal injuries I'm still here along with plenty of other boys 😊
Awesomely presented as always Wes! May our combined Alliance always support the Warriors of Ukraine and their families. Slava Ukraini! Heroem Slava! 🇺🇦❤️
Not sure what you're referring to, but I'm a kiwi, and I can tell you that the trouble makers in my suburb are the Aussie born and bred ones. Loud parties, hooning, antisocial behaviours etc.
So glad that places like Australia, Germany, the Netherlands and others are providing such great aid since my country may unfortunately back away from its support. 😓
Dutchie here. Who needs commercials with guys like you promoting the stuff. It is a pity that bookkeepers buy our defence stuff. Like they bought our uniforms in Poland (1980!!) because they were cheap. I love the Thales' goalkeeper. Slava Ukraine!
Good on you, mate. You can rely on the great Bushmasters built in my old home town, Bendigo in central Victoria. I have relatives who work there at Thales North Bendigo and they are proud of the great product they produce. Grüße aus Australien. Tschüss.
Yep its a great vechile and this is out of the 120 given losses are light. Quote from Oryx: According to Oryx, 14 Bushmasters have been destroyed and 4 damaged by Russian forces.
It was actually the Rhodesians in the 70s and the South Africans who led the world in designing mine resistant vehicles. The V shaped hull was standard in many of the Rhodesian vehicles, such as the Crocodile Troop Transport.
Hearing u say “advance Australia” without “fair” after is like hearing “Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na…” without the “BATMAN!!!” Or “WHO YOU GONNA CALL?” Without the “GHOUST BUSTERS”. Although it’s definitely not as chanty and succinct as Slava Ukraine!! 🇺🇦 🇦🇺
The Bushmasters are built in my old home town, Bendigo in central Victoria, by Thales in the old Commonwealth Ordnance Factory at North Bendigo. Fantistic people building great product. Well done all. Grüße aus Australien. Tschüss.
I can tell you're not sponsored by Thales, because if you were they would have corrected your pronunciation and you'd have said "Tal Ess" and not thayls.
It’s not just Ukraine that Australia supports, it’s also props up NATO with it’s irreplaceable contribution to Five Eyes. It would enhance international solidarity though if the Europeans ended the punitive trade embargo they’ve inflicted on Australia for generations though, because to be told that Australia is a greater threat to European food security than Russia, is simply unhinged.
That's a bit odd 🤔 Australia is a major trading partner with the EU. We supply Wheat, Barley, tropical fruits, Wine, oil seed, Sugar, seafood, meat, (Beef, Lamb, Goat) Dairy products, just to name a few.
@ Get off the turps. Apart from wine, (which has never been embargoed because the French didn’t understand that Australia made it) have you noticed how small the quantities of those commodities are due to the quota system? Additionally the piddling amount the EU allows in are hit with very high tariffs. Take wheat as an example: the EU reluctantly allows €20.0M of wheat in with a 50% tariff added, meanwhile the Russians are allowed any quantity with 0-3% tariff, and so far this year the EU has imported €1.4bn of Russian grains. As for lamb, Australia is occasionally allowed to export up to 3500 tonnes of mostly offal, while New Zealand for instance has a quota of 228000 tonnes. I could go on, but the ultimate hypocrisy from the Europeans is that all of Australia’s organic commodity exports are prohibited because there’s zero quota allocation for that category, and we have more certified organic farmland than the rest of the world combined, yet the EU wants our organic standards lowered to match theirs before they’ll allow imports. The Europeans are bonkers.
@ Yep. BTW, New Zealand has a special provision for its exports to the EU that David Lange forced the French into accepting 40 years ago to return the Rainbow Warrior bombers; proof that the EU embargo of Australia by allocating minimal quotas is arbitrary.
@@seanlander9321 So Australia shouldn't support Ukraine against the Russian invasion ? Nor should Australia support NATO ? What sort of unhinged nonsense is that. Take a chill pill.
The US Army have MRAPs. I was on a delegation to the US when it came down to Oshkosh and Thales Australia pre 2010. Well, of course the Oshkosh got the contract despite the better side protection of the Bushmaster's steel (a secret formula!). No Australian troops have been killed in anti-vehicle mine blasts.
As the former "United States of America" transforms next year into a "3rd Reich 2.0", "one people, one empire, one leader", as it was in Germany 1933-45, Australia may become the new torch of freedom and democracy. Best wishes to Australia from Germany, thank you on behalf of Ukraine and Merry Christmas.
Our government is trying to censor us under the guise of misinformation. From the same people who brought you “If you get the vaccine you can’t get Covid. Ok you can get Covid, but you can’t spread it. Ok you can spread it. But you can’t die from it. Ok you can still die from it” comes the line “we should be able to tell you what the truth is and prevent any other alternatives getting out. Because remember there is absolutely no history of government censorship leading to persecution of opposition, and oppression of the people except in every single case.”
Is there a reason US UA-camrs insist on mispronouncing Thales? I’ve only seen Americans do it, did they decide to just go with it over there? I’ve seen Debby at the AWM but didn’t know the story behind it, thanks for sharing! The bushmaster is a pretty amazing piece of kit, hopefully the new Hawkei will earn a similar reputation.
WRONG Bushmaster was 100% not designed by Thales at all, was designed by ADI, Australian Defence Industries a Australian Government owned company and Perry Engineering with help from South African designer who designed thier V shaped Hull military vehicles. Thales and another Australian company bought 50- 50 shares in ADI when Australian Government sold it and then Thales bought out that company also and became 100% owners, thus owning the intellectual property and why 0 are built outside Australia as is Australian technology.. Thales just build them is all.... Timmoney a Irish company had a part in suspension and first initial design concept, but later failed and Perry engineering and ADI won the contract to build these.. Also fits 10 soldiers normally, 8 in back and 2 in front. not 8 as you say..
You know, this would be a really polite and informative comment if it didn’t start out with the word WRONG like a ten year old trying to argue with his sister. Thanks for sharing the info, the tone was unnecessary though.
@@Axman6 when you do a 10 year olds research like he did you deserve the credit like one. Tired of all the bs information and misinformation on technology and truth needs telling.. but thanks for commenting like a Karen.. Australian's do not get credit where it is due..
@@nedkelly9688 I mean, you could just delete the word WRONG and you’d have something positive to contribute. You calling me a Karen after these two comments is pretty ironic mate, this is seppo behaviour.
@@Axman6 lol you are a Karen by complaining about one word and it is only your opinion, my comment has 2 likes and your Karen comment has 0 proving you are in the wrong. Only seppo is Americans and show you know nothing as no clue to what a seppo is and just throwing it around ...
I've worked as a suplier to Thales Australia on and off for 30 years although I haven't had anything to do with Bushmaster. That said Wes you are pronouncing Thales wrong. In a similar manner in which the Thames river in London is pronounced "Tems", Thales is pronounced 'Tal iss" (think TALcum and hISS). It's of French origin so don't ask me for an explanation. Oh and by the way your Aussie accent is awful but hilarious so keep trying.
Australia has always punched above its weight. 26.8 million people. Ranked 56th based on population, Australia is part of a family that grew from the British Empire. UK, USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. We are the Anglosphere and will continue to be relevant in defending and promoting democracy. The current Australian Government has soiled its pants over Israel, but the public haven't, and the Labour Government will be punished at the next election. Another win for democracy.
Firstly you missed a few countries in that list. Secondly Israel is pretty much irrelevant to our national issues except for the mixing pot of people who come from that region, who are now also Aussie's. Don't conveniently forget that it is the current govt that has supplied all the support for Ukraine and the last LNP mob soiled their reputation. How short memories are.
@@davidwatson8118 Isn't democracy great. You can have your opinion and I can have mine. Interested in your list of countries I missed. Israel is relevant to Australian interests for strategic security cooperation, and economic partnerships, including a shared historical context dating back to 1948. As both countries are navigating complex geopolitical landscapes, their relationship remains pivotal to Australia's foreign policy objectives in the Middle East. That mixing pot you refer to is a security risk to Australia and Israel provides critical intelligence on potential terrorist attacks in Australia. Historical facts are important. The Morrison government committed to sending Javelin missiles, Bushmaster vehicles, and other military supplies to bolster Ukraine's defence capabilities during the conflict's early months. In March 2022, Australia announced military assistance, including lethal and non-lethal equipment valued at approximately AUD 225 million and humanitarian aid of AUD 65 million. Then on May 23, 2022, Labour took office.
@@Ed_Downunder "That mixing pot you refer to is a security risk to Australia" Oh dear , 30% of Australia's population were born overseas, tell us who you think should be sent away? We are a nation of immigrants, don't like it, you can leave.
@@Ed_Downunder "A shared historical context dating back to 1948" That would be the formatting of your promised land in Palestine. Israel has shown it's true colours over the last year.
Wes, get the pronunciation right. It's not 'Tails'. It's actually pronounced 'Tah-less'. And you forgot to mention the 59 old MIAI Abrams we're gifting to Ukraine. Otherwise, great production.
I mean no one has a problem with Ukraine, but don't have a problem with Russia either..or China...but one never knows where the enemy will come from..I reckon from within...our enemies are already here, because Australia has alot of foreigners here who aren't us
So, you're saying russians are less of a problem than I am because I'm not an Australian citizen? A somewhat weird this to say, right? Here's something to ponder... in my suburb there's a mix of Aussies and immigrants. Guess which group the troublemakers come from? Hint: not the immigrants. Not the Kiwis. And you should have a problem with Russia given what they're doing to Ukraine.
Aussie's are Aussie's, no matter what they look like or where they come from. Get over yourself and get out more. Who are you anyway, ? A bigoted nobody.
Its not the foreigners, its the governments that attempt to maintain control over them and slot in some of their own people. In my street, on one side I have an Indian group house. On the other I have a drug supplier, and on the other side of them I have a Chinese group house. Guess who caused multiple armed tactical response police to enter my back yard and guess who caused multiple fire trucks to turn up when they blew up their garage? My only real gripe with the Indians is when I've had to have words with them for parking in my driveway and who liked playing cricket on the colourbond fence while I'm trying to sleep.
No you don't sound like you're sponsored by Thales Australia but you do sound like a barely refined USA /allies propoganda machine alloyed with a slimy, door to door, vacuum salesmen! Once upon a time your channel brought me informative news such as your first video on the Slinger. Now you just seem to be regurgitating recycled themes with novella style narrative & drama. Because I appreciated your informative videos I kept giving you a chance to up your game but now that's over. I'm putting you on notice, lift your game in the next video or I'll unsubscribe. You are OPERATION BLUEBOOK 2.0,if I can't trust your integrity I won't trust your dialogue.
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE !! SLAVA UKRAINE!
😂😂😂😂
As an Australian I understand just how large Australia is and how few people we have.
Australia is the 6th largest country but only has a population of around 27 million, this means that our small military has a lot of ground to cover and most of it makes the sahara desert look like a nice beach.
The majority of military vehicles made in other countries have extreme problems handling the Australian outback so we either have to adapt other countries vehicles or make them ourselves.
Australian ingenuity has even created one of the cheapest and easily transported military drones which has been given the nickname the angry pizza box because it is made from cardboard, it is a very special type of cardboard but it does make it cheaper to make and it can be transported flat packed and equipped with multiple different payloads and sensors.
As Australians love their freedom we will do everything possible to help others keep theirs and we don't like dictators, Karen's or the rich.
what's wrong by trying to be rich?
@@reinokarvinen8845 it is not the being rich part but the piss poor attitude to other people.
@reinokarvinen8845 the more money one person has the less there is for other people.
If you look at the USA 1% of their population has over 90% of the money and the average American can not afford rent, health care and food.
The richest people and companies increase inflation just because they have more money than they need.
The minimum wage should be 20% of the maximum wage of the employer or the cost of living plus 20%whichever is higher.
The difference between the richest and poorest people is growing wider everyday.
@@itt2055Not to mention one super rich dude who thinks he knows how America should be run even though he has never been elected. Hint, it's Musk!
Thanks for Defending my family and community. 💛
Mad Respect for Ukraine and Australia!
My Sister-in-law is married to and Australian and living in Australia. She says Bush Master means something a WHOLE Lot different.....LOL
@@runrau9275 Nope.
@@runrau9275 lol yep
As someone who has ridden in the back of M113s, Bushmasters, Unimogs, and just about every other vehicle available since the 80s, I definitely prefer the bushmaster, although it does feel a bit high. But my memories of M113s are dominated by having to constantly watch your head getting in and out, and being more confident in the bushmaster, so there is that.
But the M113 is still in the fight!
The USMC, Army and Air Force really should consider the Bushmaster.
They have MRAPs. I was on a delegation to the US when it came down to Oshkosh and Thales Australia pre 2010. Well, of course the Oshkosh got the contract despite the better side protection of the Bushmaster's steel (a secret formula!). No Australian troops have been killed in anti-vehicle mine blasts.
Smash the like if Australian! 👍🇦🇺
Great presentation Wes. Aussie/Brit in London.
Wes will be happy to hear that the initial contract for Slinger antidrone systems includes mounting on the Bushmaster as well as the M113. The existing remote weapons station on the Bushmaster is provided by EOS (Electro Optical Systems), the company which developed the Slinger.
lol many military vehicles around the world are fitted with EOS turrets, even USA military. is a EOS USA subsidiary also...
@nedkelly9688 It's an Australian company and not a subsidiary of any foreign companies. It is starting to do well with sales to the U.S., German, and Australian governments but it has historically shown a fairly low return to investors despite developing successful products.
@@IntrospectorGeneral What i meant was EOS has a USA subsidiary company so they can build and develop in USA also .. i did not mean was owned by USA at all....
Big armoured vehicles will be extinct, if they don’t have drone protection
Top users by number are Australia, Ukraine and Netherlands in that order.
stores water under the chassis also? very well designed, comfy, long distance and tough
Yes, the water is in a tank between the floor and the v shaped hull. It is part of the Mine/IED Protection. Also, Wes, can you check out how the Australian donated Upgraded M113AS4 is performing? Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇦🇺
Great Report mate!🇺🇦🇳🇱🇦🇺
Thanks Wes.
Keep up the good work, ignore the nay sayers and whingers.
On ya mate from🦘 🇦🇺
That thing is awesome. I totally want one. I mean, just look at it.
yeh without the fuel bill though LOL
Ukrainians are liking cars imported from the UK specifically because they are right hand drive. Some put a mannequin in the front passenger seat as snipers and FPV drones often go for the driver and they assume that they are on the left. The bushmaster PMV also has a very large water tank that fills some of the space where the V is and that when full also takes a lot of the shockwave. The Remote Weapon Station also can carry M2HB Brownings and 40mm grenade launchers. There are also 49 M1A1 AIM tanks that our government has announced to donate now that the M1A2 SEP V3 tanks are arriving here. Interesting to mention the Dutch. I think it was the South Africans and Rhodesians before them that did the V hull first, but The Netherlands is one of the largest operators besides Australia and Ukraine of the Bushmaster.
Ws as usual all "wheat no chaff" - well done
Hey Wes, a South African supporter here. The Dutch are in Denmark and the Afrikaans speakers, or Afrikaners, are in "South Africa". The Afrikaners were the developers of the V hull in the bush war in SA, many years back. They speak a South African form of Dutch called Afrikaans, therefore Afrikaners, NOT DUTCH. developed the V-hull. Thanks mate
A further point The Dutch are in The Netherlands, the Danes are in Denmark👍
@@RobMcGinley81 Yeah. I got lost with his/her/they/them whatever, point, when it was said that the Dutch are in Denmark. A few might be there on holiday I guess.
You tell him, mate. It gets tiresome these Northern Hemispherians continually stealing endeavours and achievments from us Antipodeans.
The South African designer of the V shaped hull vehicles helped design the Bushmasters also. Aussies tried stealing one from South Africa while on peacekeeping mission as loved them so much, was not eough room in their ship so had to leave it behind lol..
@@RobMcGinley81 That's true, but I'm a Dane in Australia, and the Queen of Denmark is an Aussie. And I've also lived in South Africa. We vikings go everywhere.
Hey, Wes, great video. You made an excellent point about the tangible evidence of broad international support. I tend to focus on what a nightmare all this heterogeneous gear must be logistically (and doubtless, it is), but I hadn't looked at it in that way. Let's keep it coming!
Australia is very good at logistics even Afghanistan top General is in a interview saying they had a logistics problem and within 48 hours was solved by 70 Australian logistics personnel.. he was impressed..
Well, it would be…. but needs must
Australian 🇦🇺 here, I am pleased and surprised that Australia has supported Ukraine so much . Our government isn’t very good at blowing its own trumpet and telling us !
Scomo did a good job on this and, after a slowish start, I think Albo has done the things I want to see
We make these big bad Battle Taxis in my hometown - Bendigo. So proud to see them used for their intended purpose. Seeing them roll down the main street with Learner plates you can see how intimidating they are, but to know that if you get into them you will almost always be able to get out soon after in one piece is just astounding engineering. Slava Ukraini
Thank you, Australia!
Wow.. How good stories change over time!
I was in Afghanistan as an Engineer searcher in 2010 and 2012, I was also good mates with Sapper Michael Clarke and his crew and have watch the helmet camera footage of the whole incident.
The story you told has only vague resemblances to the actual story it was close enough but it happened in 2010 not 2012 and the bed rock amplified the explosion.
I also will testify to their great protection as not long after that explosion my search team also rolled over one while I was having a smoke out the back hatch, besides some spinal injuries I'm still here along with plenty of other boys 😊
Great show San Antonio Texas USA
There are two additional machine gun mounting points with hatches at the back and the Mk19 can be fitted to the crow system .
Looks very similar to our Dingo AFT. Greetings from Germany. Slava Ukraine! 🇺🇦🤝🇩🇪
Thanks mate 👍👍🍻
Thank's Wes good video. Good job mate
Damn you Devin, the whole desert and you have to drive over the 12 square inches that’s bad for your health
🐨🦘🦘🌏 Slava Ukraine
Cheers from Canberra 🇦🇺 Wes. 💙⚓💛
Awesomely presented as always Wes! May our combined Alliance always support the Warriors of Ukraine and their families. Slava Ukraini! Heroem Slava! 🇺🇦❤️
Probably the bloody Kiwis!!! Kiwis everywhere
Not sure what you're referring to, but I'm a kiwi, and I can tell you that the trouble makers in my suburb are the Aussie born and bred ones. Loud parties, hooning, antisocial behaviours etc.
They do tend to pop up every now and then.
So glad that places like Australia, Germany, the Netherlands and others are providing such great aid since my country may unfortunately back away from its support. 😓
I'm actually watching this on the dunny.
Dutchie here. Who needs commercials with guys like you promoting the stuff. It is a pity that bookkeepers buy our defence stuff. Like they bought our uniforms in Poland (1980!!) because they were cheap. I love the Thales' goalkeeper. Slava Ukraine!
Good on you, mate. You can rely on the great Bushmasters built in my old home town, Bendigo in central Victoria. I have relatives who work there at Thales North Bendigo and they are proud of the great product they produce. Grüße aus Australien. Tschüss.
I'm interested how the Aussie EOS Slinger will do in Ukraine...
Yep its a great vechile and this is out of the 120 given losses are light. Quote from Oryx: According to Oryx, 14 Bushmasters have been destroyed and 4 damaged by Russian forces.
That’s amazing! Even if it’s twice as bad
It was actually the Rhodesians in the 70s and the South Africans who led the world in designing mine resistant vehicles. The V shaped hull was standard in many of the Rhodesian vehicles, such as the Crocodile Troop Transport.
Hearing u say “advance Australia” without “fair” after is like hearing “Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na…” without the “BATMAN!!!” Or
“WHO YOU GONNA CALL?” Without the “GHOUST BUSTERS”.
Although it’s definitely not as chanty and succinct as Slava Ukraine!! 🇺🇦 🇦🇺
I swear the air vents look like they came out of an EA-ED Ford Falcon
Probably did
The Bushmasters are built in my old home town, Bendigo in central Victoria, by Thales in the old Commonwealth Ordnance Factory at North Bendigo. Fantistic people building great product. Well done all. Grüße aus Australien. Tschüss.
I can tell you're not sponsored by Thales, because if you were they would have corrected your pronunciation and you'd have said "Tal Ess" and not thayls.
It’s not just Ukraine that Australia supports, it’s also props up NATO with it’s irreplaceable contribution to Five Eyes. It would enhance international solidarity though if the Europeans ended the punitive trade embargo they’ve inflicted on Australia for generations though, because to be told that Australia is a greater threat to European food security than Russia, is simply unhinged.
That's a bit odd 🤔
Australia is a major trading partner with the EU.
We supply Wheat, Barley, tropical fruits, Wine, oil seed, Sugar, seafood, meat, (Beef, Lamb, Goat) Dairy products, just to name a few.
@ Get off the turps. Apart from wine, (which has never been embargoed because the French didn’t understand that Australia made it) have you noticed how small the quantities of those commodities are due to the quota system? Additionally the piddling amount the EU allows in are hit with very high tariffs. Take wheat as an example: the EU reluctantly allows €20.0M of wheat in with a 50% tariff added, meanwhile the Russians are allowed any quantity with 0-3% tariff, and so far this year the EU has imported €1.4bn of Russian grains. As for lamb, Australia is occasionally allowed to export up to 3500 tonnes of mostly offal, while New Zealand for instance has a quota of 228000 tonnes. I could go on, but the ultimate hypocrisy from the Europeans is that all of Australia’s organic commodity exports are prohibited because there’s zero quota allocation for that category, and we have more certified organic farmland than the rest of the world combined, yet the EU wants our organic standards lowered to match theirs before they’ll allow imports. The Europeans are bonkers.
@@seanlander9321 I did not know that. Thanks. Kiwi here.
@ Yep. BTW, New Zealand has a special provision for its exports to the EU that David Lange forced the French into accepting 40 years ago to return the Rainbow Warrior bombers; proof that the EU embargo of Australia by allocating minimal quotas is arbitrary.
@@seanlander9321
So Australia shouldn't support Ukraine against the Russian invasion ?
Nor should Australia support NATO ?
What sort of unhinged nonsense is that.
Take a chill pill.
Have a look at their Stratobus, also.
Please send 500 tomorrow.
Please end the punitive trade embargo Europe has inflicted on Australia for generations first.
@@seanlander9321 Yeah! No punitive embargos.
The US Army have MRAPs. I was on a delegation to the US when it came down to Oshkosh and Thales Australia pre 2010. Well, of course the Oshkosh got the contract despite the better side protection of the Bushmaster's steel (a secret formula!). No Australian troops have been killed in anti-vehicle mine blasts.
Bro wanna do an Australia special here in Oz?
As the former "United States of America" transforms next year into a "3rd Reich 2.0", "one people, one empire, one leader", as it was in Germany 1933-45, Australia may become the new torch of freedom and democracy. Best wishes to Australia from Germany, thank you on behalf of Ukraine and Merry Christmas.
Our government is trying to censor us under the guise of misinformation. From the same people who brought you
“If you get the vaccine you can’t get Covid. Ok you can get Covid, but you can’t spread it. Ok you can spread it. But you can’t die from it. Ok you can still die from it” comes the line “we should be able to tell you what the truth is and prevent any other alternatives getting out. Because remember there is absolutely no history of government censorship leading to persecution of opposition, and oppression of the people except in every single case.”
I think you might be a little paranoid. Tronald Dump won't be as bad as you think.
@@grantadamson3478 It's funny, my grandmother told me that we Germans said exactly the same thing about Adolf Hitler in 1933.🤣🤣🤣
No , He will be far worse.
Thank God for Donald J Trump, suck it up you sore losers and try laying off of the propaganda 😂😂😂. God bless Trump.👍🇭🇲
It’s because of all the safety features.
Good on you Aussie Mates!
Bushmaster built somewhere near Bendigo with French input in the design.
Function over "what even is form"
There is a tank that survived a 9kt atomic blast and went onto fight in Vietnam on a war memorial too.
step one foot in Syd Wes and we' will draft ya... in
Slava Ukraini!!! 🦘🦘🦘
They were used in Afghanistan for 20 years without a loss. They are being used a lot closer to the action in Ukraine.
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Is there a reason US UA-camrs insist on mispronouncing Thales? I’ve only seen Americans do it, did they decide to just go with it over there?
I’ve seen Debby at the AWM but didn’t know the story behind it, thanks for sharing! The bushmaster is a pretty amazing piece of kit, hopefully the new Hawkei will earn a similar reputation.
Slava Ukraini! Fark Putin.
No criticism, but the Bushmasters are PMVs not APCs.
From Downunder.
WRONG Bushmaster was 100% not designed by Thales at all, was designed by ADI, Australian Defence Industries a Australian Government owned company and Perry Engineering with help from South African designer who designed thier V shaped Hull military vehicles. Thales and another Australian company bought 50- 50 shares in ADI when Australian Government sold it and then Thales bought out that company also and became 100% owners, thus owning the intellectual property and why 0 are built outside Australia as is Australian technology..
Thales just build them is all....
Timmoney a Irish company had a part in suspension and first initial design concept, but later failed and Perry engineering and ADI won the contract to build these..
Also fits 10 soldiers normally, 8 in back and 2 in front. not 8 as you say..
You know, this would be a really polite and informative comment if it didn’t start out with the word WRONG like a ten year old trying to argue with his sister. Thanks for sharing the info, the tone was unnecessary though.
@@Axman6 when you do a 10 year olds research like he did you deserve the credit like one.
Tired of all the bs information and misinformation on technology and truth needs telling.. but thanks for commenting like a Karen..
Australian's do not get credit where it is due..
@@nedkelly9688 I mean, you could just delete the word WRONG and you’d have something positive to contribute. You calling me a Karen after these two comments is pretty ironic mate, this is seppo behaviour.
@@Axman6 lol you are a Karen by complaining about one word and it is only your opinion, my comment has 2 likes and your Karen comment has 0 proving you are in the wrong.
Only seppo is Americans and show you know nothing as no clue to what a seppo is and just throwing it around ...
"Thales" is pronounces "Tal-EZ", because...French.
Stop censoring utube
I endorse that comment
the WWWAAAAHHHHmbulance is on the way
I've worked as a suplier to Thales Australia on and off for 30 years although I haven't had anything to do with Bushmaster. That said Wes you are pronouncing Thales wrong. In a similar manner in which the Thames river in London is pronounced "Tems", Thales is pronounced 'Tal iss" (think TALcum and hISS). It's of French origin so don't ask me for an explanation. Oh and by the way your Aussie accent is awful but hilarious so keep trying.
Yea he also got Thles as the designer of the Bushmaster wrong, was ADI nd Perry Engineering who Thales bought out after it was designed...
Australia has always punched above its weight. 26.8 million people. Ranked 56th based on population, Australia is part of a family that grew from the British Empire. UK, USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. We are the Anglosphere and will continue to be relevant in defending and promoting democracy. The current Australian Government has soiled its pants over Israel, but the public haven't, and the Labour Government will be punished at the next election. Another win for democracy.
Firstly you missed a few countries in that list.
Secondly Israel is pretty much irrelevant to our national issues except for the mixing pot of people who come from that region, who are now also Aussie's.
Don't conveniently forget that it is the current govt that has supplied all the support for Ukraine and the last LNP mob soiled their reputation.
How short memories are.
@@davidwatson8118 Isn't democracy great. You can have your opinion and I can have mine. Interested in your list of countries I missed. Israel is relevant to Australian interests for strategic security cooperation, and economic partnerships, including a shared historical context dating back to 1948. As both countries are navigating complex geopolitical landscapes, their relationship remains pivotal to Australia's foreign policy objectives in the Middle East. That mixing pot you refer to is a security risk to Australia and Israel provides critical intelligence on potential terrorist attacks in Australia. Historical facts are important. The Morrison government committed to sending Javelin missiles, Bushmaster vehicles, and other military supplies to bolster Ukraine's defence capabilities during the conflict's early months. In March 2022, Australia announced military assistance, including lethal and non-lethal equipment valued at approximately AUD 225 million and humanitarian aid of AUD 65 million. Then on May 23, 2022, Labour took office.
@@Ed_Downunder
"That mixing pot you refer to is a security risk to Australia"
Oh dear , 30% of Australia's population were born overseas, tell us who you think should be sent away?
We are a nation of immigrants, don't like it, you can leave.
@@Ed_Downunder
"A shared historical context dating back to 1948"
That would be the formatting of your promised land in Palestine.
Israel has shown it's true colours over the last year.
@@Ed_Downunder
The support for Ukraine was bi partisan, delivered by the current government.
They should take care of it and not to expose it to Russian drones and missiles.
Australia is supplying 160 AI Anti-Drone systems to Ukraine using software designed to track orbiting space junk.
Not "the Dutch", I think you're referring to the Rhodesia and South Africa in the bush wars of Southern Africa. Y
Dunny aka thunderbox, outhouse, shitter, crapper, loo. > toilet
you forgot long drop also..
Wes, get the pronunciation right. It's not 'Tails'. It's actually pronounced 'Tah-less'. And you forgot to mention the 59 old MIAI Abrams we're gifting to Ukraine. Otherwise, great production.
I mean no one has a problem with Ukraine, but don't have a problem with Russia either..or China...but one never knows where the enemy will come from..I reckon from within...our enemies are already here, because Australia has alot of foreigners here who aren't us
So, you're saying russians are less of a problem than I am because I'm not an Australian citizen? A somewhat weird this to say, right?
Here's something to ponder... in my suburb there's a mix of Aussies and immigrants. Guess which group the troublemakers come from? Hint: not the immigrants. Not the Kiwis.
And you should have a problem with Russia given what they're doing to Ukraine.
The enemies within, immigrants are dangerous. Sounds a lot like Trump. Are you a Trumpeter?
Aussie's are Aussie's, no matter what they look like or where they come from.
Get over yourself and get out more.
Who are you anyway, ?
A bigoted nobody.
And without those foreigners you would still be eating mash and bangers day in and day out.
Its not the foreigners, its the governments that attempt to maintain control over them and slot in some of their own people. In my street, on one side I have an Indian group house. On the other I have a drug supplier, and on the other side of them I have a Chinese group house. Guess who caused multiple armed tactical response police to enter my back yard and guess who caused multiple fire trucks to turn up when they blew up their garage?
My only real gripe with the Indians is when I've had to have words with them for parking in my driveway and who liked playing cricket on the colourbond fence while I'm trying to sleep.
No you don't sound like you're sponsored by Thales Australia but you do sound like a barely refined USA /allies propoganda machine alloyed with a slimy, door to door, vacuum salesmen!
Once upon a time your channel brought me informative news such as your first video on the Slinger. Now you just seem to be regurgitating recycled themes with novella style narrative & drama.
Because I appreciated your informative videos I kept giving you a chance to up your game but now that's over. I'm putting you on notice, lift your game in the next video or I'll unsubscribe. You are OPERATION BLUEBOOK 2.0,if I can't trust your integrity I won't trust your dialogue.
Why do you keep talking about the bushmaster you don't like two three videos on it already bro stop it bro get new content😂🇺🇲🇵🇷🙏🇺🇦
channel is waaayyy too melodramatic. pass