New 40mm ammunition for Australia

Australian Munitions and Singapore Technologies Kinetics Ltd (ST Kinetics) have signed an agreement to cooperate in Australia and NZ for the development, manufacturing and marketing of ST Kinetics’ world-leading 40mm low velocity, extended range, and air bursting ammunition.

The two companies will focus on making new 40mm capabilities available to the Australian Department of Defence and establishing supply from within Australia. They will also look to introduce an innovative supply chain approach which includes reciprocation of supply.

ST Kinetics designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of 40mm weapons and ammunition, Fire Control Units and ammunition as systems, and has an unrivalled pedigree in this essential battlefield capability. Its innovative 40mm ammunition solutions also include air bursting, camera surveillance and even self-destruct rounds. The company’s 40mm ammunition is currently in service with a number of ABCA (American, British, Canadian, Australian) countries.

Kevin Wall, Australian Munitions executive general manager, said: “The introduction of this capability to Australia gives the Department of Defence new options in 40mm ammunition, and is good for Australian industry as it involves new manufacturing at our facility in Benalla, Victoria. This range also complements the broad and deep product portfolio offered by the Thales Group and our strategic partners.”

“We will also be working with ST Kinetics to integrate the 40mm ammunition with Thales Australia’s in-service F88SA2 assault rifle, as well as the new EF88 currently in development.”