Australia signs $50m deal for new artillery forging line in Queensland
Source: Army Technology
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The Australian Government has signed a contract worth A$72m ($50m) with Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to set up a new forging capability that will manufacture large calibre ammunition for the Australian Defence Force in Maryborough, Queensland.
Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Logistics / Weapons & Equipment
SALUTE Report
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Not specified
Activity
Australia signed a contract to establish a new forging capability for large calibre ammunition manufacturing
Location
Maryborough · Queensland · Australia
Unit
Australian Defence Force
Time
Not specified
Equipment
large calibre ammunition
Summary
Australia signed a A$72m ($50m) contract with Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions to establish a new forging capability for manufacturing large calibre ammunition in Maryborough, Queensland. This initiative aims to enhance the ammunition supply for the Australian Defence Force.
Key Facts
- Australia signed a contract worth A$72m ($50m) with Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions
- The contract is for a new forging capability
- The manufacturing will produce large calibre ammunition
- The location of the manufacturing is in Maryborough, Queensland
- The project is for the Australian Defence Force