NSW Police to Buy Mystery High-Performance Fleet as Part of $94.3M Armed Response Command

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NSW Police will purchase a fleet of high-performance rapid-response vehicles as part of a $94.3 million investment announced in the latest state budget, earmarked for a newly established Armed Response Command.

What the New Command Involves

The new division will comprise 250 officers with long-arm capability, 28 civilian staff, a Specialist Operation Centre, and an as-yet-unspecified number of high-performance vehicles. What those vehicles will be remains unclear, NSW Police has confirmed it is unable to share details at this stage, with the new command still being set up.

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Current Fleet. and What Came Before

Currently, the force relies on BMW 5 Series diesel sedans and BMW X5 petrol SUVsfor Highway Patrol duties. In recent years it also operated Chrysler 300 SRT V8 sedans, though those have since exited the fleet following the end of that model’s production. Whether the Armed Response Command will continue with BMW products or opt for something faster remains to be seen.

Why the Command Was Created

The Armed Response Command was first announced in February 2026, following the Bondi Beach terror attacks that took place in Sydney on 14 December 2025. NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said at the time that the unit would mirror rapid response models already operating across parts of Europe.

“In the aftermath of the Bondi Beach terror attacks, it is essential that we are able to provide an enhanced rapid response with long-arm capability,” Commissioner Lanyon said. “Our priority is not only ensuring the community is safe, but that people also feel safe, while providing a deterrence to anyone who wants to do harm.”

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The Question Car Enthusiasts Are Asking

For car enthusiasts, the question of which vehicles NSW Police will choose is an intriguing one, and an answer is expected once the command centre is fully operational.