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Defence Industry Minister Melissa Price announced a $17 million contract between J3Seven and Leidos Australia to keep Australian soldiers safe from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.
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Leidos Australia will partner with Cairns-based J3Seven to deliver the equipment, proving the Australian defence industry is producing world-class capabilities right here at home.
Minister Price and federal member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch announced local company J3Seven had the secured $17 million contract with Leidos Australia.
"This is a great investment in the Australian defence industry and highlights how Aussie ingenuity is keeping our armed forces safe," Minister Price said.
Entsch congratulated J3Seven on securing the contract, and said it indicated the depth and capability of the defence industry in far north Queensland.
"This is another example of how the Morrison government’s investment in Australia’s defence industry is creating new opportunities and more jobs in regional areas for small businesses like J3Seven in Cairns," Entsch said.
"I encourage more local businesses to think about how they can take part in the Morrison government’s record $200 billion build-up of military capability."
Minister Price added, "J3Seven will provide capabilities including radiation detectors and incident response kits to protect our soldiers."
Stephen Kuper
Steve has an extensive career across government, defence industry and advocacy, having previously worked for cabinet ministers at both Federal and State levels.
