Elbit as Hanwha’s key partner deliver the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced August 16 that its partner in the Australian Land 400 Phase 3 project (the “Project”), Hanwha Defense Australia (“Hanwha”), t was selected by the Australian Government, as the preferred tenderer for the Project, with final Government approval to be sought at the conclusion of contract negotiations.

The Redback integrates the Redback Turret which is based on the latest generation of Elbit Systems’ 30 mm manned turret with the COAPS gunner sight, additional electro-optic systems, Iron Fist active protection system, Elbit Systems’ Iron-Vision advanced situational awareness head mounted display system and Elbit Systems’ ELAWS laser warning system.

The anticipated contract between Hanwha and Elbit Systems is also contingent upon completion of negotiations between both parties.