Elbit Systems Secures $600 Million Contract to Boost Australian Infantry Vehicle

Defense News ,Australia :-  Elbit Systems has won a $600 million contract to provide advanced defense capabilities for Australia's Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). The deal, part of the Australian Land 400 Phase 3 Project, involves delivering a sensor suite and enhanced protection features over the next five years.

Elbit Systems' President and CEO, Bezhalel Machlis, expressed commitment to delivering top-notch solutions for the Australian Army, emphasizing the importance of supplying cutting-edge technologies for troop safety on the modern battlefield.

The Redback IFV, developed by Hanwha Aerospace Australian subsidiary, boasts improved performance, firepower, and protection to meet the demands of contemporary warfare. With a maximum speed of 65 kilometers per hour, the vehicle can accommodate up to 11 individuals and is equipped with a 30mm cannon and a 7.62mm machine gun.

Australia plans to invest between $18 to $27 billion to acquire 450 IFVs, replacing its M113 armored personnel carriers.