History's Most Costly Military Vehicles Revealed

2. Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle – Jamaica

Manufactured by Thales Australia Main Operators: Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force, and Jamaica Defence Force Cost: $500,000 per unit The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle, designed and built by Thales Australia, serves the military forces of Australia, Jamaica, the Netherlands, Britain, Japan, Fiji, and New Zealand. First launched in 1997, the Bushmaster costs approximately $500,000 per unit and can transport up to ten personnel in different configurations.

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The Ministry of Defense's Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle in Jamaica is sourced from Wikimedia.org. Various models of the Bushmaster include utility, personnel transport, ambulance, IED, and command versions. While it provides limited ballistic and IED protection, its reduced armor sets it apart from heavier wheeled PMVs or tracked armored personnel carriers. The Bushmaster sees extensive use by the Australian military and also serves the Victoria Police for heavy-duty operations.