The Oshkosh Defense consortium, which includes Hanwha Defense USA, a division of Hanwha Defense Corporation based in South Korea, was recently selected to participate in the US Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program Concept Design Phase. Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA), another division of Hanwha Defense Corporation, will also support the Oshkosh Defense OMFV consortium.
The Oshkosh Defense OMFV concept leverages the proven capability of Hanwha’s Redback chassis. The Redback is one of two contenders for Australia’s Land 400 Phase 3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) requirement, which is expected to be awarded in 2022.
“While the OMFV and Land 400 requirements are different in some elements, many of the advanced capabilities could apply to both programs,” said Richard Cho, Hanwha Defense Australia Managing Director. “Along with our Australian suppliers, we’ve learned a lot about the capabilities associated with a modern Infantry Fighting Vehicle. We look forward to working with Oshkosh Defense and Hanwha Defense USA and collectively leverage those insights as part of the OMFV program.”
Hanwha Defense Australia will also deliver a Redback to the Republic of Korea (ROK) Ministry of National Defense to undergo a performance evaluation that will inform the Korean future Infantry Fighting Vehicle program.
About Hanwha Defense Australia
Hanwha Defense Australia is a subsidiary of Hanwha Defense Corporation which is a defence business affiliate of the vast Republic of Korea Fortune 500 conglomerate Hanwha Group. Hanwha has been operating in Australia since 2005 in areas including mining equipment, logistics and alternative energy.
Headquartered in Melbourne, Hanwha Defense Australia was established in 2019 with an initial focus on Land Systems. The company has been contracted for the project LAND 8116, a $0.9 to 1.3 billion project which will see the Commonwealth acquire self-propelled artillery systems to be manufactured in the Greater Geelong area of Victoria.
About Hanwha Defense USA
Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. (HDUSA) is the US affiliate of Hanwha Defense Corporation. HDUSA is headquartered in McLean, Virginia just outside of Washington, DC, with an Engineering Centre and Program Management Office in Troy, Michigan.
Hanwha Defense USA is currently a consortium partner to Oshkosh Defense for the Optionally-Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) Phase 2 Program and is vying for several other upcoming major US Army and Marine Corps modernization programs.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense is a global leader in the design, production and sustainment of best-in-class military vehicles, technology solutions and mobility systems. Oshkosh develops and applies emerging technologies that advance safety and mission success. Setting the industry standard for sustaining fleet readiness, Oshkosh ensures every solution is supported worldwide throughout its entire life cycle.
Oshkosh Defense, LLC is an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE: OSK].
Learn more about Oshkosh Defense at www.oshkoshdefense.com.