South Australian manufacturer REDARC Defence & Space has a secured a major contract to produce critical components for the Australian Army’s new Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle, as part of LAND 400 Phase 3.

Under a build‑to‑print partnership with Hanwha Defence Australia, REDARC will manufacture a suite of complex electrical and control system components, critical for the vehicle’s operation, mobility, power architecture and communications management.

The units, produced at REDARC’s advanced manufacturing and technology hub in Lonsdale, will form the “electronic nervous system” of the Redback IFV, supporting power distribution and signal routing.

REDARC Defence & Space Executive General Manager Scott Begbie said the company will leverage its local capabilities and highly skilled workforce to help bring the state-of-the-art vehicle to life.

“We are incredibly proud to partner with Hanwha Defence Australia on the LAND 400 Phase 3 project,” Mr Begbie said. “Manufacturing these highly complex power and control units right here in South Australia is a testament to the skill and capability of our local workforce.

“This collaboration not only supports the Australian Army with world‑class technology but also strengthens our sovereign industrial base.”

The Hanwha Redback IFV represents a leap forward in protection, mobility, and firepower for the Australian Army. Designed to operate alongside the Abrams fleet as part of the wider Combined Arms Fighting System, it offers unparalleled crew survivability and advanced lethality.

Hanwha Defence Australia and UK/Europe CEO Ben Hudson said REDARC’s proven expertise made the company a natural fit for the program.

“Partnering with highly capable Australian businesses like REDARC Defence & Space is a cornerstone of our strategy to deliver the Redback IFV,” Mr Hudson said. “REDARC’s proven track record in ruggedised, high‑quality electronic manufacturing makes them an ideal partner to ensure the Australian Army receives the best possible equipment, built and supported locally.”

As a proven provider of ruggedised electrical solutions, REDARC Defence & Space support the delivery of essential capability that ensures the Australian Defence Force is equipped with world-class technology, built, tested and supported locally.

REDARC Defence & Space is currently exhibiting as part of a Team Defence Australia delegation at Sea Air Space 2026 in Maryland, April 19–22. Visit REDARC and other leading South Australian firms at the Australian Pavilion in Prince George’s Exhibition Hall, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.