Hanwha Aerospace expands Australian plant, begins Redback IFV production | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Aerospace Co., South Korea's leading defense company, said Friday it has expanded its plant in Australia and begun production of the Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) for the Australian Army. The company said the expanded plant will contribute to the local defense industry ecosystem while serving as a key production hub for ground defense equipment in the Indo-Pacific region. "The completed facility is a strategic asset not only for Australia and South Korea but also for the wider region in terms of production, and future maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade work, as well as additional opportunities," a company official said. This undated file photo, provided by Hanwha Aerospace Co., shows its expanded production facility, the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Center of Excellence, in Geelong, Australia. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) kyongae.choi@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Hanwha to showcase air defense capabilities at BEDEX 2026 in Belgium (LEAD) Hanwha Aerospace posts record operating profit in 2025 on defense business growth Hanwha Group showcases AI-powered defense solutions at Saudi arms exhibition Hanwha Aerospace proposes ground defense solutions to Canadian minister Keywords #Hanwha Aerospace #Australia plant Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Most Saved (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Lee says to swiftly introduce fuel price cap as Mideast crisis intensifies Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Gov't to implement fuel price cap system starting midnight to help ease cost burdens (3rd LD) PM calls on Vance to work together to quickly implement deals on nuclear subs, energy, shipbuilding (2nd LD) Vance welcomes Nat'l Assembly passage of U.S. investment bill: Seoul's PM office (2nd LD) National Assembly passes special bill on U.S. investment pledges with bipartisan support (LEAD) U.S. sanctions 6 individuals, 2 entities for roles in N. Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.K. leader inspects munitions factory N.K. leader inspects munitions factory N.K. leader inspects munitions factory N.K. leader inspects munitions factory prev Hanwha Aerospace expands Australian plant, begins Redback IFV production Next Hanwha Aerospace expands Australian plant, begins Redback IFV production

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SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Aerospace Co., South Korea's leading defense company, said Friday it has expanded its plant in Australia and begun production of the Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) for the Australian Army.
The company built the first phase of the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Center of Excellence (H-ACE) in Geelong in 2024 to produce K9 self-propelled howitzers and K10 armored ammunition resupply vehicles.
Over the past 12 months, the 32,000-square-meter site has been expanded to support the production of 129 IFVs. The expansion comes two years after Hanwha Aerospace signed the IFV contract with the Australian government in late 2023, the company said in a press release.
Hanwha has invested a cumulative 237.1 billion won (US$159 million) in the Australian facility, which can accommodate more than 250 employees. The site includes a 1.2-kilometer test track with incline and deep-water testing facilities, as well as workshops, a systems integration laboratory and a paint shop.
The company said the expanded plant will contribute to the local defense industry ecosystem while serving as a key production hub for ground defense equipment in the Indo-Pacific region.
"The completed facility is a strategic asset not only for Australia and South Korea but also for the wider region in terms of production, and future maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade work, as well as additional opportunities," a company official said.
This undated file photo, provided by Hanwha Aerospace Co., shows its expanded production facility, the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Center of Excellence, in Geelong, Australia. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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- This undated file photo, provided by Hanwha Aerospace Co., shows its expanded production facility, the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Center of Excellence, in Geelong, Australia. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) kyongae.choi@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Hanwha to showcase air defense capabilities at BEDEX 2026 in Belgium (LEAD) Hanwha Aerospace posts record operating profit in 2025 on defense business growth Hanwha Group showcases AI-powered defense solutions at Saudi arms exhibition Hanwha Aerospace proposes ground defense solutions to Canadian minister Keywords #Hanwha Aerospace #Australia plant Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Most Saved (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Lee says to swiftly introduce fuel price cap as Mideast crisis intensifies Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Gov't to implement fuel price cap system starting midnight to help ease cost burdens (3rd LD) PM calls on Vance to work together to quickly implement deals on nuclear subs, energy, shipbuilding (2nd LD) Vance welcomes Nat'l Assembly passage of U.S. investment bill: Seoul's PM office (2nd LD) National Assembly passes special bill on U.S. investment pledges with bipartisan support (LEAD) U.S. sanctions 6 individuals, 2 entities for roles in N.

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- The company said the expanded plant will contribute to the local defense industry ecosystem while serving as a key production hub for ground defense equipment in the Indo-Pacific region. "The completed facility is a strategic asset not only for Australia and South Korea but also for the wider region in terms of production, and future maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade work, as well as additional opportunities," a company official said.
- This undated file photo, provided by Hanwha Aerospace Co., shows its expanded production facility, the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Center of Excellence, in Geelong, Australia. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) kyongae.choi@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Hanwha to showcase air defense capabilities at BEDEX 2026 in Belgium (LEAD) Hanwha Aerospace posts record operating profit in 2025 on defense business growth Hanwha Group showcases AI-powered defense solutions at Saudi arms exhibition Hanwha Aerospace proposes ground defense solutions to Canadian minister Keywords #Hanwha Aerospace #Australia plant Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Most Saved (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Lee says to swiftly introduce fuel price cap as Mideast crisis intensifies Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Gov't to implement fuel price cap system starting midnight to help ease cost burdens (3rd LD) PM calls on Vance to work together to quickly implement deals on nuclear subs, energy, shipbuilding (2nd LD) Vance welcomes Nat'l Assembly passage of U.S. investment bill: Seoul's PM office (2nd LD) National Assembly passes special bill on U.S. investment pledges with bipartisan support (LEAD) U.S. sanctions 6 individuals, 2 entities for roles in N.

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