Hanwha Defense Australia has signed an approximately $4 billion contract with the Commonwealth for the delivery of 129 #Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs). The program will see all 129 vehicles manufactured in Australia, with vehicle deliveries to begin in 2027 and have the fleet delivered in full by 2028. A series of eight prototype vehicles will also be manufactured in both South Korea and Australia as the program develops. The contract includes the development and delivery of the training system components and support system components through until Final Acceptance in 2029, with an initial support contract in place for the first five years following delivery. “Hanwha Aerospace - Land Systems Business Group is pleased to see the contract for the Redback IFV now in place to deliver this world leading capability,” Mr Jae-il Son, President and CEO of Hanwha Aerospace said. “The order represents a further strengthening of the Hanwha presence in Australia next to the AS9 and AS10 Huntsman vehicles under LAND 8116 for the Australian Defence Force. The ties between Australia and South Korea are growing rapidly and we are excited to be part of that growing relationship.” With a down select of HDA as the preferred partner for the LAND 400 Phase 3 project announced in July 2023, the Commonwealth and HDA have worked together at speed to negotiate Army’s largest acquisition program to date. “Less than 6 months after the preferred partner announcement, HDA and Commonwealth have worked hard to deliver a contract that will see this game changing capability delivered to protect Australian soldier,” Mr Richard Cho, Managing Director of HDA said. “We will be manufacturing all 129 vehicles at the Hanwha Armoured vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) facility now under construction at Geelong. Bringing back high technology vehicle manufacturing to the region is exciting not just for us but for the potential export base it provides to Australian companies.” #ReadyReliableResponsive #HDAIsHereToStay #Defence Australian Army Defence Australia
Hanwha Defence Australia
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Melbourne, Victoria 9,636 followers
Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) provides a wide range of advanced land defence systems.
About us
Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) has been selected as the sole source for LAND 8116, a $1 billion project which will see the Commonwealth acquire self-propelled artillery to be manufactured in the Greater Geelong area of Victoria. The company is also producing 129 of the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles for the Commonwealth under Land 400 Phase 3. Hanwha Defence Australia is a subsidiary of Hanwha Aerospace, the largest and the most influential defense corporations in South Korea. HDA is building its Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) manufacturing in Geelong, Victoria. the facility is due to be complete in Q3 2024. It is anticipated the facility will support all Hanwha vehicle fleets and serve as an Australian industrial and SME (small to medium enterprise) base that can work with Hanwha both globally and domestically. An important aspect of this will be the creation of opportunities for both Australian and Korean companies in their respective national supply chains.
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https://www.hanwha-defence.com.au
External link for Hanwha Defence Australia
- Industry
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2019
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Melbourne, Victoria 3000, AU
Employees at Hanwha Defence Australia
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Trent Hollier
Chief Engineer at Hanwha Defense Australia
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Josh F.
MCyberSec | IRAP Assessor | CISSP | CISA | ex-Microsoft | ex-Cisco | ex-Telstra
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Felipe Lindesay
Product Management / Project Management / Project Risk Management / Program Management
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Ken Choong
Technical Writing Specialist at Hanwha Defense Australia
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Hanwha Ocean recently signed a Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) with the U.S. Navy, highlighting the company’s capabilities in naval vessel construction and vessel maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). This certification qualifies Hanwha Ocean to participate in MRO projects for U.S. Navy vessels. The MSRA, together with Hanwha Ocean’s Philly Shipyard acquisition, will help the company consolidate its reputation in the global naval shipbuilding market. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/4fmErEJ #Hanwha | #HanwhaOcean | #GeojeShipyard | #Shipbuilding | #MSRA
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Thrilled to announce our latest contract with Romania to supply a package of K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers and K10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicles. Romania is the sixth NATO country opting for the operation of the world's most proven K9 artillery solution, and the 10th nation joining the burgeoning international K9 user community. Hanwha Aerospace is fully committed with supporting Romania's military modernization, with an extensive involvement of Romanian industries. #K9 #Tunet #Romania #Hanwha #Bucharest ##selfpropelledhowitzer #artillery #ammunition #resupply ##K9userclub #Redback #IFV https://lnkd.in/gQJJ3kMJ
S.Korean Hanwha Bags Another European Deal! Signs Contract With Romania For K9 & K10 Artillery Systems
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Working with the best of Australian industry to bring this game changing capability together. CBG SYSTEMS, a Tasmanian based SME, are a vital part of our supply chain. #ReadyReliableResponsive #HDAIsHereToStay
CBG Systems has signed a contract with Hanwha Defence Australia to supply SolarSigmaShield Mobile Camouflage System for the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle – LAND 400 Phase 3. SolarSigmaShield provides superior solar heat load reduction and unrivalled multispectral signature management. CBG Systems is proud to contribute Australian manufactured products to what will be a world leading capability for the Australian Army. #australianmanufacturing #camouflage #survivability
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We’re excited to announce Stage 1 of the Hanwha Armoured vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) project has reached practical completion, two and a half months ahead of program. In partnership with Hanwha Defence Australia and Conscia, we’re committed to delivering long-term investment in the region and proud to have exceeded our target of 28% local job creation and 4% Indigenous spend on this project. As a 100% Australian-owned diversified digital-first contractor, we’re ready to help accelerate the delivery of critical infrastructure that enhances Australia’s defence capabilities. The state-of-the-art 32,000 sqm H-ACE facility will bring back high-technology vehicle manufacturing to the Geelong region, increasing job opportunities for local skilled workers. Melbourne Avalon Airport Tim Pickford Patrick Leahy Jay Danielson Robb Cameron-Rogers Brett Mason Ross Walker Jack Robson Sam Majer Kieran Sarri Shaun Burke Kaitlyn Davidson David Pfister
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We have 7 amazing women who made the long list. Looking forward to seeing who the finalists are in August! #ReadyReliableResponsive
Australian Defence Magazine would like to give a big shout-out to all the amazing women and men who nominated a record number of outstanding women for the 2024 Women in Defence Awards. We've received some wonderful feedback from some of the women on our longlist, which we'd like to share to showcase the incredible impact that nominations can have: "That is very exciting news!" "I’m so proud to be longlisted for the Women in Defence Awards." "This is such an incredible honour." "Oh wow, that is amazing!" "Wow, this is a great honour that I never thought I’d be eligible for." "So many deserving women in this industry. Glad to be part of the pack! The Women in Defence Awards is made possible by support from our amazing sponsors including Headline Sponsor Downer, Gold Sponsors Hanwha Defence Australia and Synergy Group, Silver Sponsor Babcock Australia & New Zealand, and Bronze Sponsors Boeing, Leidos Australia, and Precision Public Affairs!
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Hanwha was recently named a "Titan" in TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies of 2024 for our pioneering work in clean energy, maritime decarbonization, and more. But that’s not all that makes Hanwha stand apart. Throughout our 71 years of history, Hanwha has: • Built the first end-to-end solar supply chain in North America • Announced development of a zero-emission gas carrier powered by alternative fuels • Helped develop South Korea’s Nuri rocket, which successfully put a 1-ton satellite in space in 2023 • Planted 11 forests covering 1.48 million square meters through Hanwha Solar Forest At Hanwha, we understand that our actions today profoundly impact the planet’s future and future generations’ well-being. Going forward, we will continue to uphold this responsibility by constantly striving to be leaders of change, challenging the status quo with transformative solutions to catalyze sustainability and lead innovation across land, sea, air, and space. Learn what’s next for Hanwha as we continue to drive change to build a sustainable world: https://bit.ly/4euoCeR #Hanwha | #Sustainability | #TIME100Companies | #SolarEnergy | #EnergyTransition | #GreenShipping | #NuriRocket | #SpaceMissions
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Hanwha’s acquisition of Philly Shipyard is a game-changing milestone in our new Maritime Statecraft. This will bring good-paying union jobs to Philadelphia, a city with a 250-year relationship with the U.S. Navy. Knowing how they will change the competitive U.S. shipbuilding landscape, I could not be more excited to welcome Hanwha as the first Korean shipbuilder to come to American shores—and I am certain they will not be the last. Read more:
SECNAV congratulates Hanwha Group on their acquisition of Philly Shipyard
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Hanwha Aerospace will take part in the 2024 edition of the Eurosatory defence fair to be held in Paris from 17th to 21st June. Cutting-edge and combat proven defence solutions will be presented at the show, as we are expanding our operations in the European region to become the most reliable provider of innovations for "protecting your future." Come by our stand _ B279 in Hall 6 _ and meet Team Hanwha Aerospace to explore more about Hanwha's innovative defence solutions. #Hanwha #Eurosatory #paris #NATO #EU #Chunmoo #MRLS #K9 #thunder #howitzer #selfpropelled #k9userclub #K10 #ammunition_resupply #warsaw #hanwha_aerospace_europe #hanwha_aerospace_uk #HDUSA #HDA
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Today, Hanwha Defence Australia celebrated the handover of the Hanwha Armoured vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE), from construction partner Built. In partnership with veteran owned and operated contract manager Conscia and construction partner Built, Stage 1 of the H-ACE facility was completed to an unrivalled quality standard, over 2 and a half months ahead of schedule. Over the course of construction, all parties demonstrated their commitment to the Geelong region by exceeding Indigenous content and local procurement targets. “This is a historic moment,” said Hichang Lee, HDA’s Facilities Director. “I want to acknowledge the HDA Facilities team and thank all our partners including Conscia and Built. I look forward to another historic day when we produce our first Australian made vehicle.” The H-ACE facility it set to commence production of the Huntsman family of vehicles later this year, delivering next generation capability to our customer. Keep your eyes peeled for Stage 2 of the facility for the Redback infantry Fighting Vehicle production line. #ReadyReliableResponsive #Geelong #StrategicPartnership
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