EOS contracted for Redback remote weapon system

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (EOS) has been awarded a contract to supply remote weapon systems (RWS) for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 400 Phase 3 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) program.

FILE PHOTO: Hanwha Defence Australia Redback infantry fighting vehicle, with R400 remote weapon system by EOS on top, at Russell Offices, Canberra. Photo by Andrew Green.

The multi-year contract, valued at $108 million, was awarded by Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA), the prime contractor to the ADF on LAND 400-3.

This order includes 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, drawing on a well-established national supply chain of more than 100 Australian companies.

EOS’ RWS are world leading, proven in operational service with militaries in Australia, North America, Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

EOS have delivered more than 2500 systems globally, of which more than 700 have been delivered or are contracted for delivery to the Australian Army.

EOS CEO Andreas Schwer said this contract was a win for Australian industry, and EOS were delighted to be working with Hanwha Defence Australia on this critical project for Army.

“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,” Dr Schwer said.

Project LAND 400 Phase 3 will see 129 IFVs delivered to the Australian Army.

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