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L3Harris to integrate communications into Australian Army Bushmaster variants

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jan 1
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What happened

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L3Harris will design, produce, and assemble specialized mounts and integration kits to fit tactical radios inside approximately 80 Australian Army Bushmaster Command and Troop variants. This work is scheduled to occur over the next 38 months. Anika Wells announced this new work during a visit to L3Harris Technologies’ Pinkenba facility.

From australiandefence.com.au

Why it matters

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The project involves the Australian Army procuring specialized C4I systems for its Bushmaster variants. L3Harris stated that the work demonstrates Australian industry expertise and will strengthen the local supply chain by working with specialist Australian suppliers.

From australiandefence.com.au

Who's involved

  • Anika WellsFederal Member for Lilley who announced the new work
  • Australian ArmyThe land warfare branch of Australia's defence forces receiving the integration work
  • Australian Defence ForceThe combined military forces of Australia that will use the equipment

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Australian ArmySpeculative

    The Australian Army could see changes in procurement costs for specialized C4I systems.

  • cablexSpeculative

    cablex might see increased demand for specialist cables if it is one of the specialist Australian suppliers mentioned.

  • LilleySpeculative

    Lilley may benefit from local economic stimulus through supply chain jobs and industry support.

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The entities involved

  • Lilley

    village and civil parish in North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, England

    Nothing else this week.

  • Anika Wells

    Australian politician

    Nothing else this week.

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