![]() The announcement was planned for September by the previous government, which was swept out of power in May’s election. Under that K9 agreement - known officially as the Land 8116 acquisition project - Hanwha Defense Australia will manufacture 30 Huntsman self-propelled guns and 15 AS10 armored ammunition resupply vehicles for delivery between 20 in Geelong.īut the decision on which company will supply the IFV may be delayed. Also, there is substantial commonality in parts between the K9, which Australia purchased for $1 billion AUD in December last year, and the Redback. ![]() South Korea, said one, is simply much closer to Australia and the company has already invested in a plant in Geelong, Victoria to build the K9 tracked howitzer. That comment was largely echoed by the others. RELATED: Poland’s massive tank, artillery and jet deal with S. ![]() ![]() “They don’t have it wrapped up, but I just don’t think Rheinmetall can overcome the supply chain advantages Hanwha has, combined with the big wins they’ve had recently selling to NATO countries like Poland,” one independent defense industry expert said, standing near the Hanwha display of its Redback offering. While both companies remain in the running, there is a growing sense that Hanwha has the edge over competitor Rheinmetall due to existing relationships between the South Korean firm and the Australian MoD. The new tracked vehicles, designed to carry six combat equipped soldiers, are armed with 30mm cannons, remote-controlled machine guns and antitank missile launchers. The IFV will replace the ancient M113s that Australia operates. However, the final decision appears to be facing delays, thanks to the shift in government that happened here earlier in the year. LAND FORCES 2022 - In seven interviews with defense and civilian experts during the Land Forces 2022 conference, the South Korean defense giant Hanwha was tipped as the likely winner of the biggest contract in the history of the Australian Army: the Infantry Fighting Vehicle deal, worth at least $18 billion AUD ($11.5 billion US). Hanwha Redback and Reinmetall Lynx Infantry Vehicle candidates in Australia. ![]()
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