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1RAR receives first Hawkei protected vehicles

Published Sun 05 Apr 2020

1RAR has taken delivery of several Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicles - Light from what is believed to be the first low-rate initial production (LRIP) batch of the 4×4 vehicles.

Formally delivered on 24 March, they complement 1RAR's current motorised capability of Bushmaster Protected Military Vehicles - Medium.

Under a $1.3 billion contract signed in October 2015 Thales Australia was to supply 1,100 of the seven-tonne vehicles - along with 1,058 companion trainers - to replace the majority of the army's blast-protected Land Rover fleet in command, liaison, utility, and reconnaissance roles.