Hanwha Defence Australia signs multiple deals

HDA chooses Safran to integrate the PASEO Joint Fires on Redback: Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) has chosen Safran Electronics and Defense Australasia to supply the PASEO Joint Fires advanced day and night panoramic sight for integration on the Hanwha Defence Australia’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) under LAND 400 Phase 3. The PASEO Joint Fires solution provides the long-range Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, & Reconnaissance sensor for the Redback IFV supplied by Hanwha to the Australian Defence Forces (ADF) under the LAND 400 Phase 3 project. The contract calls for the production and delivery of PASEO Joint Fires sensors and associated ancillaries. This contract leverages the world leading position of the PASEO family which has sold more than 2,500 units for IFVs, Main Battle Tank and Joint Fires worldwide. It integrates high performances day and night all weather optronics sensors and offers 360° coverage with a high-rate sectorial scanning capability. The PASEO Joint Fires includes Safran’s Geonyx inertial navigation system, which provides precise and reliable positions, even if satellite navigation signals are unavailable or inaccessible (GNSS-Denied environment). The project will continue Safran’s legacy of providing premium optronics sensor solutions for the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army. Safran Electronics and Defense Australasia already successfully delivered its portable optronic solutions under LAND 17 project aimed at enhancing Australian’s artillery capabilities and LAND 300 project to equip the Australian soldiers with next-generation surveillance and target acquisitions ancillaries. As well as its onboard day and night sight MINEO integrated on the Hanwha Defence Australia’s Huntsman family of vehicles under the LAND 8116 Phase 1 project. Hanwha Defence Australia and AMSL Aero sign partnership: Hanwha Defence Australia and AMSL Aero signed an agreement to establish a strategic partnership to develop and sustain a mutually beneficial Australian Industry Capability (AIC) program for AMSL Aero aircraft. AMSL Aero develops and manufactures zero emissions VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft and small uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). “We are pleased to announce this collaboration between ourselves and AMSL Aero,” Acting Managing Director of Hanwha Defence Australia Dean Michie said. “This is an area in which Hanwha Defence Australia seeks to explore as we look to expand our localised capabilities and ability to leverage the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) facility. Hanwha is a global leader thanks to its work in South Korea and we are looking forward to working with a local likeminded partner to bring our best of breed solutions together to support Australian industry.” AMSL Aero CEO, Max York, said the company was excited to partner with Hanwha and help boost Australia’s sovereign capabilities. “This partnership will play an important role in further advancing Australian made defence technologies, which will also contribute to the growth of local R&D, jobs, industry and related opportunities in this country.” This program will focus on advancing the manufacturing, production and further research & development of VTOL and drone technologies for Australian defence and civil projects, with a view to global market opportunities. Hanwha Defence Australia, Hanwha Aerospace and Gilmour Space sign MoU: Hanwha Defence Australia, Hanwha Aerospace and Gilmour Space Technologies signed a three-way Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a sustainable and mutually beneficial relationship whilst aiding the advancement of the broader strategic interests for Australia and Korea within the Space domain. As a highly regulated international domain, Space is a key enabler to both civil and military day to day operations. This MoU looks to leverage the experience and capabilities resident in all three parties for the benefit of Australian, South Korean and global partners in this important domain. As South Korea’s leading space solution provider, Hanwha Aerospace provides critical support across the nation’s space programs. “The trust built through the agreements for K9 self-propelled howitzers and Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) serves as a strong foundation,” Sean Yim, Space Program Manager at Hanwha Aerospace said. “This will pave the way for enhanced cooperation between South Korea and Australia in the increasingly important space industry.” Gilmour Space is a leader in space and launch technology in Australia with its sovereignmade Eris launch vehicles, Bowen Orbital Spaceport, and Elara satellite program. “Space is a global market that’s growing exponentially,” Adam Gilmour, CEO and Co-founder of Gilmour Space Technologies said. “We look forward to expanding the New Space opportunities between Australia and South Korea.” Hanwha Defence Australia will explore with its parent company and one of Australia’s leading Space companies to expand its R&D and manufacturing footprint in the country. “The MoU signed here today demonstrates our firm intention to place Hanwha Defence Australia in the space domain,” Acting Managing Director Hanwha Defence Australia Dean Michie said. “All three companies are at the cutting edge of their fields, and I look forward to working with our partners to bring together new and innovative capabilities.” Hanwha Defence Australia and Deakin University sign updated MoU: Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) and Deakin University signed an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further develop their strong ongoing relationship. Deakin and HDA have worked together on various research programs on human factors and materials to support HDA’s current programs, leveraging the longstanding capabilities that Deakin have built in the Geelong region. “The agreement here today builds on a previous MoU signed in 2021, expanding the agreement Deakin and HDA have identified areas of shared interests and expertise with a focus on people and R&D,” Acting Managing Director of HDA Dean Michie said. “The aim is to create a vibrant sovereign R&D community through research services to support defence, AI and machine learning, autonomy and robotics, materials science, advanced manufacturing, sustainable energy and other key areas of interest.” Deakin University’s Dr James Mullins AM, Director, Defence and Security Strategic Partnerships said the updated MoU further strengthens the strong foundational work between Deakin and Hanwha already underway. “The signing of this updated MoU strengthens Deakin’s ongoing partnership approach with Hanwha and reflects the maturing of this relationship. Our mutual interests in emerging technologies and advanced manufacturing alongside a focus on growing the local economy though education and employment opportunities remain core to this productive partnership,” Dr Mullins said “Deakin and Hanwha are both focused on building safe and secure communities in their work, and I look forward to continuing to build on our relationship and the opportunities which flow from this agreement for Deakin. Partnerships such as this provide immersive, real-life experiences for our students, connect researchers to world-class industry and enable collaboration and innovative outcomes.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact : Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]