Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (EOS) has been awarded a contract to supply Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) LAND 400 Phase 3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) programme, said the company in a press release. The multi-year contract, valued at AUD108 million, was awarded by Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA), the prime contractor to the ADF on LAND 400-3. The order includes the delivery of 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 IFV. Manufacturing of the RWS will be undertaken at EOS’ facility in Canberra.
The LAND 400 Phase 3 Project will see 129 IFVs delivered to the Australian Army.
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Image: Hanwha Defence Australia REDBACK Infantry Fighting Vehicle at Russell Offices, Canberra. Image: Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence
