It was my thought bubble, based on my understanding the BvS10 was painted in an Aussie cam scheme several years ago for a defence exhibition /conference. Also my knowledge of conditions in northern Australia during the monsoon season.Broncos are not proposed as far as I am aware. It’s someone here’s thought bubble. If another vehicle is to be introduced then wait another 5-8 years to go through a selection process.
I’d suggest something like Hanwha is developing or BAEs AAV would be a more likely choice.
South Korea advances plan for next-generation amphibious assault vehicle
…..would be more likely as can be deployed from small amhibs, can self deploy moderate distances across water and carrys a gun so no need for a second support vehicle. In addition is a modern and armoured design with more protection than a Bronco. And might make up on some of the shortfall of IFVs …politics and all that you know….
Latest Details on ROK Marine Corps' New KAAV-2 Amphibious Assault Vehicle - Naval News
While Hanwha and the ROK Marine Corps did not display a mockup of the KAAV-2 (Korean Amphibious Assault Vehicle-2) during ADEX 2021, a Marine Corps service member informed Naval News with the latest details on the program.www.navalnews.com
But that said I can’t see anything this vehicle happening for the ADF, if at all, in less than a 5-8 year window.
AAVs are a completely different matter, comparing them to BvS or Bronco is like comparing a Redback to a Bushmaster.