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30 Dec 25. Modern vehicles delivered to Army to transportation activities. The Australian Army is set to modernise its heavy transport capability with the introduction of new Kenworth and Mack prime movers, featuring advanced safety and efficiency technologies. The first 15 vehicles are entering service this month, with a total of 30 scheduled for rollout by mid-2026. These new vehicles will supplement the existing heavy transport fleet, including HX81 models and commercial prime movers, offering greater flexibility across Defence’s green and white fleet trailers. Designed for long-distance line haul, the prime movers are capable of transporting critical assets such as armoured fighting vehicles and the M1110 joint assault bridge.
Staff Officer Grade 1 Land Mobility Lieutenant Colonel Zak Looker said the safety features are the key success of these new vehicles, which will aid the Army in transportation activities.
“Our drivers will benefit from modern technology and improved comfort, making operations safer and more efficient,” LTCOL Looker said.
“These prime movers provide flexibility that enhances our operational readiness,
“The introduction of these vehicles is a key step in modernising Defence’s heavy transport capability and ensuring we can move critical assets when and where they’re needed.”
The vehicles incorporate updated collision mitigation, braking technology, driver assist systems and digitised fleet management, all designed to improve operational efficiency while reducing risks on the road. They are also fuel-efficient, further supporting the Army’s operational sustainability.
“These prime movers provide flexibility that enhances our operational readiness,” Looker said.
A total $9.45m from the budget for this financial year assisted the rollout. (Source: Defence Connect)
30 Dec 25. The landscape of National Defense in Brazil has just undergone a seismic shift. With the enactment of Complementary Law 221, the country established a new framework for the re-equipment of the Armed Forces, allowing for a financial boost that the sector has not experienced in decades. The central point of this transformation is the extraordinary allocation of R$30bn until 2031, a strategic measure aimed at pulling the Brazilian Army out of technological inertia and responding to the growing geopolitical challenges in South America.
The New Budgetary Engine
For professionals and enthusiasts of the military vehicle ecosystem, the most relevant data is the leap in budgetary execution capacity. Investment in the sector will double, jumping from the current R$1.3 bn to around R$3 bn annually starting in 2026.
This financial engineering will be implemented in a structured way:
THE INVESTMENT WILL BE MADE IN ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS OF R$5bn.
This predictability will allow the Brazilian Army not only to maintain its fleet, but also to carry out long-term acquisition and modernization contracts, strengthening the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
From 6×6 to 8×8: The New Configuration of the Cavalry
The restructuring is not merely accounting; it is operational. The Army High Command plans to merge and optimize its 13 strategic programs into 9 main axes, with an absolute focus on mobility, lethality, and monitoring.
The Centauro II Era: The Italian consortium (Iveco-Oto Melara) takes center stage with the supply of 98 Centauro II armored vehicles. This is a state-of-the-art 8×8 platform, equipped with a 120mm cannon and advanced mine protection. Units are already being strategically positioned in the Northern Region, specifically in Roraima, functioning as a real deterrent vector. (Source: Paulo Dominonni via LinkedIn)
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Contact: Paul Fleming
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