CBG Systems secures camouflage system contract for Redback IFVs

It’s understood that the SolarSigmaShield systems are designed to provide solar heat load reduction and multispectral signature management.

“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,” the company said in a public statement earlier this month.

“CBG Systems is proud to contribute Australian-manufactured products to what will be a world-leading capability for the Australian Army.”

Earlier this year in May, CBG Systems announced they were also working with Hanwha Defence Australia to deliver advance Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) SolarSigmaShield for the self-propelled howitzer project, LAND 8116.

“Our MCS will be customised to fit the AS9 Huntsman 155mm SPH and the AS10 armoured ammunition resupply vehicle (AARV), both of which HDA will deliver under phase 1 of the project,” the company said.

“We are currently contracted to deliver MCS on nine AS9 SPHs and five AS10 AARVs from batch 1 and 2 of LAND 8116 Phase 1, with manufacture of these units having already commenced.”

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In addition, CBG Systems also demonstrated their Advanced Multispectral Camouflage Solutions during the 2nd Annual Australian Industry and Defence Network (AIDN National) Policy Symposium and Sovereign Capability Showcase held at Parliament House in Canberra.

“Multispectral camouflage is a cost-effective measure to reduce detection/identification and ultimately increase survivability in contested environments,” the company said at that time.

Earlier this week, Australian advanced manufacturing company Corvus Technology Solutions was announced to have secured a contract to build nearly 2,000 vehicle suspension units for the Australian Army’s new Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).

Valued at almost $100 million, the contract is expected to create over 40 jobs at the company’s Melbourne facility and represents a partnership for the future between Hanwha Defence Australia and Corvus.

The suspension units, 14 of which are on each Redback vehicle, improves ride, comfort, and manoeuvrability in the field. They also provide better under-vehicle blast resistance and vehicle survivability than other designs by avoiding the use of torsion bars.

Robert Dougherty

Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via LinkedIn.