The company has now issued invitations for an industry briefing for potential suppliers and contractors interested in supporting the future Australian manufacture, assembly, commissioning and support of vehicles for Project Land 121 Phase 4.
The briefings will provide an overview of the opportunities available to support Force Protection on this vehicle acquisition program.
Industry briefings will be held in Australia between 16-19 November 2009, in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, as follows:
• 16 November - Brisbane, 0930-1300 Hrs
• 17 November - Melbourne, 0930-1300 Hrs
• 18 November - Adelaide, 0930-1300 Hrs
• 19 November - Sydney, 0930-1300 Hrs
Areas of expertise and supply include the following: automotive power train and drive systems; automotive sub-assembly integration; automotive component suppliers; automotive interior and exterior assembly and fit-out; engineering design, development and analysis; communication systems integration; automotive electrical systems; weapons integration; welded and machined fabrications; manufacturing support; single axle trailer manufacturers; ballistic and blast protection; fabrications in composite materials; and composite material supplies.
Force Protection Europe, Limited - a wholly owned subsidiary of Force Protection Industries - introduced a new class of light protected patrol vehicle, the Ocelot, at the Defence Systems and Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition in London.
We believe the Ocelot is proposed for the Australian PMV-L program.