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Defence company Electro Optic Systems has been awarded a contract to supply remote weapon systems for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 400 Phase 3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle program.
The multi-year contract, valued at $108 million, was awarded by Hanwha Defence Australia, the prime contractor to the ADF on LAND 400-3. The order includes the delivery of remote weapon systems (RWS), spare parts, training and documentation.
Under the agreement, EOS will deliver an enhanced R400 RWS, purpose-built to meet the Australian Army’s operational requirements and fully integrated with the AS21 Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).
Manufacturing of the RWS will be undertaken at EOS’ facility in Canberra, drawing on a well-established national supply chain of more than 100 Australian companies.
RWS have already undertaken operational service with militaries in Australia, North America, Europe, the Middle East and south-east Asia, with more than 2,500 systems sold globally, of which more than 700 have been delivered or are contracted for delivery to the Australian Army.
“This contract is a win for Australian industry and we are delighted to be working with Hanwha Defence Australia on this critical project for Army,” EOS chief executive officer Dr Andreas Schwer said.
“The work will be carried out here in Australia, supporting skilled jobs, strengthening our sovereign defence manufacturing base, and showcasing the capabilities of local suppliers on a national program of strategic importance.”
The LAND 400 Phase 3 Project will see 129 IFVs delivered to the Australian Army. EOS’ contribution to the program underscores its role as a leading supplier of advanced weapon systems, while also delivering significant economic benefits through local investment, innovation and capability development.
