- Published:
- Friday 24 February 2017
The Andrews Labor Government welcomes an announcement from Rheinmetall Defence Australia that Victoria has been shortlisted as a possible site for the company’s Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence.
Securing the LAND 400 Phase 2 Program will help cement Victoria's position as the lead state for military vehicle construction, helping to create jobs and economic growth.
Victoria’s defence industry generates $8 billion for the local economy – with more than 300 companies employing about 7,000 people.
We have a proven track record in designing and manufacturing military land vehicles, including:
- Rheinmetall’s MAN Military Vehicles and Supacat
- Thales’ Bushmaster and Hawkei protected mobility vehicles
- BAE Systems’ M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier Upgrade Program
The Labor Government will continue working hard to secure the LAND 400 Phase 2 project, as well as future military contracts to strengthen the sector.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Industry and Employment Wade Noonan
“Victoria is Australia’s home of military vehicle manufacturing and we are doing everything we can to maintain our world-class reputation."
“The LAND 400 Phase 2 project is worth billions to our economy and we’ll continue working to secure this contract for Victoria.”