The Morrison Government’s multi-billion dollar investment in Army’s close combat vehicles has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of six prototype test and evaluation vehicles from the project’s two shortlisted tenderers. The $18.1 - 27.1 billion LAND 400 Phase 3 Program will provide the Army with an advanced, cutting edge Infantry Fighting Vehicle capability.
Hanwha Defense Australia and Rheinmetall Defence Australia have each delivered three prototype vehicles – two for test and evaluation activities and one for blast testing – as part of the two-year Risk Mitigation Activity.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said the delivery of the prototype vehicles is a crucial step in the project, allowing Defence to assess the shortlisted tenderers’ performance claims focusing on the highest areas of technical risk...MORE
