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    “Hanwha Defense Australia has announced the site of its new Australian military vehicle production facility. The company will construct a new facility on a 20- hectare site at Avalon Airport in the Greater Geelong precinct some 60km west of Melbourne’s CBD. Construction of a state-of-the-art specialist armoured vehicle manufacturing plant is scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2022 and take 24 months to complete. It is estimated that over 100 jobs will be created during construction of the $170 million Hanwha facility, which will ultimately support a large, long-term set of advanced manufacturing jobs when completed. Hanwha Defense Australia has been contracted for project Land 8116, a $0.9 to $1.3 billion project that will see the Commonwealth acquire self-propelled artillery systemsto be manufactured at the new facility. The company is also one of two shortlisted contenders for another multi-billion-dollar project where the Commonwealth is seeking to acquire up to 450 Infantry Fighting Vehicles for the Australian Defence Force.Design work on Hanwha’s new specialist armoured vehicle manufacturing plant has been underway for some time and is now in its final stages. The 32,000 square metre state-ofthe-art facility will initially be focussed on the production of Hanwha’s AS9 self-propelled howitzer, but pre-planning has been conducted to allow for the rapid expansion of operations should Hanwha also win the Infantry Fighting Vehicle project. In addition to the potential for multiple assembly lines, the plant will feature a 1500 metre test track, a deep-water test facility and an obstacle course to ensure the Hanwha vehicles function as intended prior to delivery. Ample provision has been made for Hanwha’s Australian industry partners to co-locate on the new site as necessary to streamline the manufacturing process and add maximum versatility as Hanwha’s Australian interests expand. Australian veteran owned project management consultancy Conscia has been working closely with Hanwha on site selection, facility design and the tender process to determine which building company will be engaged to construct the facility. There are five 100% Australian owned Victorian based construction companies currently shortlisted in an ongoing Request for Tender process. This support of local opportunities will continue throughout construction with a focus on the supply of locally sourced materials, veteran and indigenous employment opportunities, trainee and apprentice skills development and eventually supporting over 100 construction jobs in the Geelong Region.”
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    I’d say “less efficient protection”, not less protection. Common to all IFV-based light tanks/tank destroyers/insert your semantic preference here, Lynx 120 has protected volume it doesn’t need for its role. As the volume to be protected is high, relative to that needed by a purpose designed tank or light tank. the overall level of protection is lower.
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    More Hanwha Redback promo/propaganda
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    Warrior CSP getting scrapped.
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    A little more on the armour package “Epsom” for CR3:
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    Interoperability testing for amphibious operations on Sydney harbour.
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    Public confirmation of the trial fit of Soucy composite rubber tracks on Lynx. Rumoured vibration/noise issues with Lynx were the apparent precipitating issue that lead to this previously-unscheduled activity. https://twitter.com/dtrmag/status/1460807378463428610?s=21
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    UK 120mm projectile & propellant procurement: ”21 October 2021 The CHARM 3 operational round (L27) was last procured in September 2001 and its associated propelling charge (L17) in November 2010. The CHARM 3 practice round (L29) was last procured in April 2009 and its associated propelling charge (L18) in February 2010.” https://www.ukdefencenews.co.uk/2021/10/ammunition-procurement/?amp=1&__twitter_impression=true
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    Rheinmetall confirms it’s BAFO.
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    Ha! The Iron Fist integration test does seem to use a M113 hull.
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    With the conclusion of the RMA field piece on 8 October, Hanwha has released a wrap up video. They’re sticking to their perceived strengths: demonstrated Iron Fist & Spike LR2 integration. Would like to see Rheinmetall release something similar.
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    A few more pics.
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    Sounds like it’s been quite the journey to mature Iron Fist on Bradley. https://www.defensenews.com/land/2021/10/12/after-pumping-the-brakes-army-moves-to-field-iron-fist-protection-system-on-bradley/
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    Related to the previous discussion of Iron Fist: ”The Army has encountered technical problems and funding gaps in its effort to field an active protection system on the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle — but service officials say they’re now moving forward. The Iron Fist system has completed the majority of required testing, Brig. Gen. Glenn Dean, the program executive officer for Army ground combat systems, told Defense News.” https://www.defensenews.com/land/2021/10/12/after-pumping-the-brakes-army-moves-to-field-iron-fist-protection-system-on-bradley/
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    As a temporary measure until the turret motor is replaced with the upgraded model.
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    The “Best & Final Offers” (BAFO) for both Hanwha’s & Rheinmetall’s Phase 3 bids went in this last week. Another step on the journey.
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    More on the GDLS AUSA vehicle.
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    BAE OMFV:
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    Some drawings of the Abrams Trophy appliqué: And ancillaries:
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    Manufacture of “major components” of the Mk30-2/ABM to be undertaken by Thales Lithgow. Hope Rheinmetall has their IP locked down!
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    Worth understanding the basis of the US-UK nuclear technology sharing agreement from 1958: 1958 Mutual Agreement This more or less requires UK participation in any agreement by the US with a third party if it concerns nuclear submarine propulsion. Personally, I don’t see Astute or an Astute derivative in Australian service.
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    More on the T-2000: https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/eos-continues-to-build-sovereign-live-fire-test-capability/
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    More images of the representative & somewhat agricultural CR3 Trophy fit.
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    I’m going to hide behind a technicality: there’s a MIV on the RBSL stand adjacent their CR3 3 w/Trophy.
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    Ah least three Boxers will be on display at DSEI: a straight MIV, RCH155, & the bridge module.
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