Jonathan (thanks again!) sent me this article that shows the silliness of US ground vehicle procurement programs. The Aussies have gotten their JLTV pick selected and we're still wandering around dazed and confused. Good for them, pathetic for us. Read it here but a tidbit...
Australia aims to buy up to 1,300 of the high-mobility Hawkei, to be built in Bendigo where Thales Australia also produces the larger Bushmaster infantry vehicle, used by Australian, British and Dutch troops in Afghanistan.