GME, Hanwha Defence Australia and Hanwha Systems sign MoU at MilCIS 2024
Bringing together C4I capabilities from across Australia and South Korea, GME, Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) and Hanwha Systems have signed a three-way Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the annual Military Communications and Information Systems (MilCIS) Conference in Canberra.
The agreement will see the three parties working together to explore a range of manufacturing and technology transfer opportunities for the Australian Defence market around C4I (command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence) opportunities.
For over 60years, GME has been an industry leader in the RF communication technology space,manufacturing radios, beacons and antennae. They are the only Australian manufacturer of UHF CB Radios and Emergency Beacon products. Sister companies, HDA and Hanwha Systems, bring significant land platform and manufacturing experience and electronic optics, C4I hardware and software, radars, and avionic electronics respectively.
“GME electronic and radio products have been keeping Australians safe and connected for many decades,” General Manager Defence,Security and Resilience at GME, Chris Rule commented.
“Manufacturing the advanced electronics that underpin military communications, EW and weapons systems is core business for our secure manufacturing facility so working with Hanwha on their world leading products for the ADF makes sense.”
“The three partners gathered here represent over a century’s worth of experience in manufacturing and constantly evolving technology from both Australia and South Korea,” Acting Managing Director of HDA, Mr Dean Michie said.
“We are looking forward to exploring the art of the possible together to support the needs of Defence.”
"Hanwha Systems is committed to collaborating closely with capable Australian industry like GME, delivering next-generation tactical communication systems tailored to Australian Army’s operational needs,” Vice President of Hanwha Systems C4I&Land Business, Mr Sungkyun Park said.
“Based on the similar ongoing project in South Korea called the ‘Army TIGER’, Hanwha will bring extensive capability in secure, advanced communication solutions such as tactical 5G and LEO Satcom that will ensure seamless interoperability and resilient, networked all domain operations.
“This partnership not only strengthens Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities but also lays the groundwork for long-term collaboration between three partners, empowering Australian industry with innovative technologies and expanding opportunities in global defense markets.
“Together, Hanwha Systems, HDA and GME are poised to lead advancements in tactical communications that will redefine battlefield connectivity,” Mr Park concluded.
L-R: Vice President of HanwhaSystems C4I&Land Business, Mr Sungkyun Park, GeneralManager Business Development GME Mr Peter Cook, and Contract Manager HanwhaDefence Australia Ms Lana Peacock at the MilCIS 2024 conference in Canberra atthe signing ceremony.
