Australia’s Boxer CRV: Amphibious Might Meets Strategic Vision

The Australian Army is advancing its amphibious capabilities with the Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV). On 18 March 2025, crews from the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment tested its deployment at the Port of Brisbane, working with HMAS Choules in a naval exercise.

As part of the $15.7 billion Land 400 Phase II program, the Boxer CRV features an 8×8 modular design, a 720-hp engine, and advanced firepower, including a 30mm chain gun and Spike-LR2 missiles. From beach landings in 2020’s Sea Wader to naval deployments in 2025, it is preparing for Indo-Pacific operations.

With 211 vehicles in production and local manufacturing in Queensland, the Boxer CRV strengthens Australia’s defence ties with AUKUS and NATO. How does it compare to Indonesia’s Pandur II or Singapore’s Terrex ICV? Australia’s investment in amphibious readiness is shaping its military future.