Hanwha Defence Australia and AMSL Aero sign Partnership Agreement at Land Forces 2024

Hanwha Defence Australia and AMSL Aero signed an agreement to establish a strategic partnership to develop and sustain a mutually beneficial Australian Industry Capability (AIC) program for AMSL Aero aircraft.

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AMSL Aero develops and manufactures zero emissions VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft and small uncrewed aerial systems (UAS).

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Proudly Australian owned and operated, AMSL Aero is an emerging leader in clean and sustainable uncrewed aviation platforms and technologies.

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“We are pleased to announce this collaboration between ourselves and AMSL Aero,” Acting Managing Director of Hanwha Defence Australia Dean Michie said. “This is an area in which Hanwha Defence Australia seeks to explore as we look to expand our localised capabilities and ability to leverage the Hanwha Armoured vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) facility.

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“Hanwha is a global leader thanks to its work in South Korea and we are looking forward to working with a local likeminded partner to bring our best of breed solutions together to support Australian industry.”

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AMSL Aero CEO, Max York, said the company was excited to partner with Hanwha and help boost Australia’s sovereign capabilities.

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“This partnership will play an important role in further advancing Australian made defence technologies, which will also contribute to the growth of local R&D, jobs, industry and related opportunities in this country.”

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This program will focus on advancing the manufacturing, production and further research & development of VTOL and drone technologies for Australian defence and civil projects, with a view to global market opportunities.

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The core focus areas for the collaboration will see both parties working towards:
• H-ACE utilisation for high-rate production of UAS and eVTOL capability
• Enhancing Australian Industry Capability (AIC) between the two parties and their respective supply chains
• Integrate technology and manufacturing processes through R&D projects
• Ensure compliance and certification with relevant military and civil standards

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