Hanwha Defense Australia has announced an expanded partnership with CBG Systems as part of project Land 8116 and Hanwha’s bid for Land 400 Phase 3.
CBG first joined Team Redback to support the Land 400 Phase 3 Risk Mitigation Activity, and following a competitive selection process, has now secured a long-term role on Land 8116 Protected Mobile Fires. This will extend to Land 400 Phase 3 should Hanwha be selected as preferred tenderer.
Team Redback includes Electro Optic Systems, Elbit Land Systems, ECLIPS, Milspec Manufacturing, Bisalloy, Soucy International and CBG Systems.
CBG Systems of Tasmania is using its Solar Sigma Shield advanced insulation technology to make the Redback and Huntsman hard to see or detect with radar.
The Solar Sigma Shield technology will also assist in managing the thermal signature and other heat transfer properties on Hanwha Defense Australia’s Redback and Huntsman family of vehicles.
“CBG Systems is proud to be part of Team Redback and excited to be contributing to what is a highly advanced and beautifully integrated solution for Land 400 Phase 3," said Javier Herbon Managing Director of CBG Systems. “We are also excited to be working with Hanwha on Project Land 8116.
“CBG’s patented fabric design provides signature management against visual, thermal, radar and ultraviolet detection, and thus provides a significant advantage and much greater safety in high threat environments.
“CBG’s insulation can decrease internal vehicle temperatures by up to 25°C, thus reducing heat stress on personnel and equipment in the harshest of climates,” Herbon said.
“I am delighted to welcome CBG Systems permanently to Team Redback,” said Richard Cho, Managing Director of Hanwha Defense Australia. “CBG Systems are a highly respected Australian company and I believe the technology they offer can help us make the Redback an even better vehicle in terms of soldier protection and comfort."
Hanwha Defense Australia publicly launched the Redback in Australia earlier this year before handing over vehicles to the Commonwealth for assessment as part of the Risk Mitigation Activity.