Redback Hunts Creatures Much Larger Than Itself

The Australian Department of Defence has contracted Hanwha Defence Australia to deliver and support 129 locally built REDBACK Infantry Fighting Vehicles for the Australian Army.

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Stage 1 of the H-ACE facility was completed to an unrivalled quality standard, over 2 and a half months ahead of schedule! The use of Europress Press fittings from Air Energy saved time and money for the compressed air reticulation throughout the manufacturing area.

Redback is named after the aggressive Australian Redback spider which is capable of hunting and killing creatures much larger than itself. This aggressive nature and ability to hunt and defeat larger prey has been threaded into the DNA of the vehicle’s design.

Hanwha’s vehicle incorporates a suite of advanced protection systems – ranging from an advanced hull built in Tasmania by Elphinstone, a high-quality steel manufactured by Wollongong-based Bisalloy, an advanced armour from Plasan, and Elbit’s active defence systems – to keep Australian soldiers safe in high-intensity combat environments.

The armoured vehicle will be manned by three crew members, including driver, commander and gunner while its rear compartment will accommodate eight dismounted troops.

The turret will be armed with a Bushmaster MK44S 30mm cannon used by the US, UK & NATO, a MAG 58 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 76mm multi-barrel smoke grenade dischargers and two SPIKE LR2 missile launchers. It can be fitted with an EOS R400S Mk2 HD or R150 remote weapon system and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles.

The turret will be armed with a Bushmaster MK44S 30mm cannon used by the US, UK & NATO, a MAG 58 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, 76mm multi-barrel smoke grenade dischargers and two SPIKE LR2 missile launchers. It can be fitted with an EOS R400S Mk2 HD or R150 remote weapon system and Javelin anti-tank guided missiles.

The manufacturing facility at the Avalon site uses Europress stainless steel tubing and fittings and is tough, rugged and fast to install.