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Bushmaster Reaches Production Milestone

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Friday, October 24th, 2008

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Thales Australia said the 500th Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle has rolled off the production line in Bendigo, Victoria, serving as testament to the many people from Thales and the Commonwealth who had successfully collaborated on the vehicle. "The Bushmaster is an extremely capable and flexible vehicle that is a shining example of Australian capabilities," Chris Jenkins, Thales Australia's managing director, said recently in a statement. "This combination is unique, and we are well placed to meet and exceed the Australian…

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