Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) has signed a subcontract with Penske Australia for an Acquisition Contract. It will be for the assembly, testing, and supply of 129 engines in Australia in support of the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles under LAND 400 Phase 3.
“We are proud to be working with Penske to deliver the engines for LAND 400 Phase 3, and supporting both our major land programs here in Australia,” HDA Acting Managing Director Dean Michie said. “Penske has a long history of working with leading Defence companies to support the ADF and we are continuing that tradition.”
The companies have come together at the Avalon Air Show, next door to the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) where the vehicles will be built, to celebrate the contract.
“This significant agreement enhances our longstanding support of Australian Defence Force platforms, both land and sea, while further strengthening our partnership with Hanwha Defence Australia, a key industry capability provider and valued member of our global supply chain,” Managing Director of Penske Australia, Hamish Christie-Johnston stated.
Penske Australia will conduct local assembly and acceptance testing of the Rolls-Royce Power Systems mtu MT881-Ka500 engine under a technology transfer agreement with STX Engine Co of South Korea.