Quickstep Holdings has welcomed the Australian government’s decision to award Thales Australia a $1.3 billion supply contract to build the next generation of armoured vehicles for the Australian Defence Force.
The company has signed a letter of intent with Thales confirming its selection as exclusive supplier of the bonnet, side skirts and mud guards for Hawkei vehicles. This represents the first automotive project that will use Quickstep’s innovative Qure and Resin Spray Transfer (RST) technologies.
Quickstep is planning to undertake the production of the Hawkei parts at their new automotive facility in Waurn Ponds, Victoria.
“We are delighted that Thales Australia has secured the Hawkei project, and look forward to working with them on the next generation of our nation’s land forces," Quickstep CEO and Managing Director David Marino said.