Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has been awarded a contract to supply Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) Land 400 Phase 3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) program.
The multi-year contract, worth approximately $108 million, was awarded by Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA), the prime contractor to the ADF on Land 400-3. The order will include the delivery of RWS, spare parts, training, and documentation.
Under the agreement, EOS will deliver an enhanced R400 RWS, purpose-built to meet the Australian Army’s operational requirements and fully integrated with the AS21 Redback IFV.
Manufacturing of the RWS will be undertaken at EOS’ facility in Canberra.
According to EOS. the company has sold over 2,500 weapon system technologies globally, of which more than 700 have been delivered or are contracted for delivery to the Australian Army.
The Land 400 Phase 3 Project will see 129 IFVs delivered to the Australian Army.
In recent months, it was announced that EOS Defence Systems would deliver an Australian effector system to the Australian Army under Land 156. Through the same program, Australia will be acquiring the EOS Slinger, which is an Australian-made remote weapon system primarily used in Ukraine to counter drones.
The system, which features a 30mm stabilised cannon, integrated radar, and advanced targeting software, provides a solution for destroying drones and protecting critical infrastructure. The Slinger mounts a 30x113mm M230LF Bushmaster Chain Gun capable of firing proximity-fuse and high-explosive rounds.