Page 31 - Australian Defence Magazine Sep 2021

Hanwha’s Redback vehicle covered with Solar∑Shield
Penguin Composites finishing a Hawkei bonnet.
“I am delighted to welcome CBG Systems permanently to Team Redback,” Richard Cho, Managing Director of Hanwha Defense Australia said. “CBG Systems is a highly respected Australian company and I believe the technology they offer can help us make the Redback an even better vehicle in terms of soldier protection and comfort. I am very grateful for all their efforts
so far.”
Hanwha Defense Australia publicly launched the Redback in Australia earlier this year before handing over vehicles to the Australian Government for assessment as part of their Risk Mitigation Activity for project LAND 400 Phase 3.
Elphinstone and CBG Systems will join other successful Tasmanian companies Penguin Composites (penguincomposites.com.au) and Delta Hydraulics (www.delhyd.com.au) being courted by Hanwha. Penguin Composites has had great success in supplying bonnets and other panels for Thales on the Hawkei vehicle which is now with the Army. Delta Hydraulics has been supplying telescopic
Elphinstone’s world-class manufacturing facilities adopt Lean Production System methodologies
cylinders to the Collins class submarine since the fleet’s commissioning.
“Victoria is home for Hanwha,” Mr Cho said, “but the contribution of Tasmanian industry such as Elphinstone and CBG Systems to our vehicle programs illustrates the benefits to both states, and indeed the nation, where Hanwha is successful.”
Tasmania’s Defence Advocate, Rear Admiral (Rtd) Steve Gilmore, said Tasmania’s manufacturing capability is an ideal partner for major defence contractors looking to show a true commitment to the Australian Industry Capability (AIC), while getting superior outcomes. “Heavy vehicle manufacturers in Tasmania have been producing globally competitive products for decades with innovate solutions that are routinely the best on the market,” Rear Admiral (Rtd) Steve Gilmore said.
More information on Tasmania’s defence industry is available through the Defence Tasmania Industry Directory at www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au.
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