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Australian advanced manufacturing company Corvus Technology Solutions has secured the contract to build nearly 2,000 vehicle suspension units for the Australian Army’s new Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).
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Valued at almost $100 million, the contract will create over 40 jobs at the company’s Melbourne facility and represents a partnership for the future between Hanwha Defence Australia and Corvus.
These suspension units, 14 of which are on each Redback vehicle, improves ride, comfort, and manoeuvrability in the field. They also provide better under vehicle blast resistance and vehicle survivability than other designs by avoiding the use of torsion bars.
Corvus Technology Solutions general manager Nick Williams said the new partnership will make Corvus one of the top suppliers to Hanwha Defence Australia in the manufacture of the new platform for Army.
“Signing this contract cements Corvus’ position as of one of the main suppliers on the Redback program,” Williams said.
“As well as being transformative for our business, it also opens a channel for the transfer of defence technology from South Korea to Australia.
“This not only strengthens the Australia-Republic of Korea regional partnership but promotes the export of defence technology globally via Australia.
“At Corvus Technology Solutions, we understand the critical importance of staying ahead of the curve in an ever-changing landscape. Leveraging the best technology locally here to Australia reaffirms our commitment to pushing boundaries and driving innovative outcomes for the Australian Defence Industry.”
As part of the agreement, Corvus will be working closely with South Korean industry partners, facilitating technology transfer to enable local manufacture of the advanced in-arm suspension units in Australia. Corvus recently opened an office in South Korea to help make the transfer of knowledge and technology to Australia more seamless.
Hanwha Defence Australia acting managing director Dean Michie said Hanwha Defence Australia’s global reputation for excellence in defence systems aligns well with Corvus’ dedication to engineering precision and reliability.
“Corvus has a history of excellence in manufacturing that fits well with our culture at Hanwha Defence Australia,” Michie said.
“Their work in building this key suspension component will form a valuable part of the Redback vehicle.”
