{"id":2201821,"date":"2023-07-28T08:00:57","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T23:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2201821"},"modified":"2023-08-01T17:01:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T08:01:51","slug":"south-koreas-hanwha-chosen-to-supply-redback-ifvs-to-australian-army","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/07\/south-koreas-hanwha-chosen-to-supply-redback-ifvs-to-australian-army\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea\u2019s Hanwha chosen to supply Redback IFVs to Australian Army"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hanwha Defense Australia, a subsidiary of South Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace, has been <\/span>selected as the preferred bidder<\/span><\/a> for the Australian government\u2019s <\/span>LAND 400 Phase 3<\/span><\/a> Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) program. The company\u2019s Redback IFV was chosen over Germany\u2019s Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 IFV for the $4.8 billion contract. This acquisition program, designed to replace the Australian Army\u2019s fleet of <\/span>M113 armored vehicles<\/span><\/a> that were introduced in the 1960s, will involve the procurement of 129 new IFVs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Upon contract finalization, the Redback is slated for production at the Hanwha Armored Vehicle Center of Excellence (H-ACE) in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. This deal would be South Korea\u2019s second ground-based military equipment export to Australia, following the supply of <\/span>K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers<\/span><\/a> in Dec. 2021. This move will likely bolster defense capabilities and regional arms industry cooperation between South Korea and Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why It Matters<\/b><\/p>\n

The Australian government\u2019s decision to replace its M113 armored vehicles with Hanwha Defense Australia’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) signifies a shift in its defense strategy and procurement approach. Initially, the tender called for the supply of <\/span>450 next-generation IFVs<\/span><\/a>. The Australian government reduced that number by more than two-thirds after publishing its <\/span>Defense Strategic Review<\/span><\/a> in April in a bid to channel funds toward other capabilities, including guided missiles and unmanned systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s reputation in the global defense market will likely enhance further with this deal. The ROK <\/span>swiftly delivered<\/span><\/a> the first shipment of tanks and howitzers to Poland in December \u2014 mere months after their <\/span>defense deal<\/span><\/a> was finalized. This past success could have contributed to Australia\u2019s confidence in selecting Hanwha as a partner, potentially impacting future collaborations and standing in the defense market.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, there are risks associated with this project, primarily due to Australia\u2019s expanding defense commitments. Some analysts <\/span>question the relevance<\/span><\/a> of IFVs in the Indo-Pacific security environment, suggesting that Australia\u2019s defense spending might be better allocated elsewhere. Additionally, Australia has committed to a <\/span>substantial naval acquisition program<\/span><\/a> \u2014 nuclear-powered submarines. With an estimated total cost of $368 billion through the 2050s, AUKUS-related expenditures will dominate the Australian defense budget for the foreseeable future. This could divert resources and focus away from the Redback IFV project, potentially leading to project delays and cost overruns.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hanwha Defense Australia, a subsidiary of South Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace, has been selected as the preferred bidder for the Australian government\u2019s LAND 400 Phase 3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) program. The company\u2019s Redback IFV was chosen over Germany\u2019s Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 IFV for the $4.8 billion contract. 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