Fiji to Buy 14 More Bushmaster Vehicles from Australia

Fiji will buy an additional 14 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMV) from the Australian government.

This was decided during the 10th Cabinet meeting on June 18.

It is understood that it will bring the total number in service with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) to 24.

The acquisition of PMVs will enhance Fiji’s ability to participate in global peacekeeping.

In 2017, Fiji had bought 10 bushmasters PMV from Australia to enhance the capabilities of its forces deployed on United Nations peacekeeping operations.

The UN requires Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to bring their own equipment and mobility support such as PMVs to meet the standards required for deployment to UN peacekeeping missions.

Bushmaster PMV can deploy up to 10 battle-ready troops, are blast resistant, fully air-conditioned, protected against small arms fire, and have an armoured V-shaped hull to protect its passengers from landmines and other explosive devices.

Each vehicle is usually armed with 5.56 millimetre and 7.62-millimetre machine guns.

It is blast resistant and its innovative cabin design gives it the flexibility to serve many roles.

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