North Queensland to benefit from super-tank build

MARCH 14, 2018: Hundreds of new jobs and numerous business opportunities will be created in Queensland with the Liberal National Government’s announcement of Rheinmetall as the selected supplier for the Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle project worth over $5 billion in acquisition.More than $1.8 billion will be spent in Queensland on the project creating 330 new jobs for the state.Though the key facility is located near Brisbane, the supply chain for components for these Boxer super tanks stretches all along the coast and there are North Queensland businesses who are poised to seize opportunities. It's an exciting opportunity for Australian defence industry to play a vital role in delivering leading edge technology to Australia’s Army.Over the 30-year life of the vehicles, Australian industry will deliver two–thirds, or $10.2 billion of the acquisition and sustainment, which will create up to 1450 jobs right across Australia.The vehicles will be equipped with high levels of protection, firepower and mobility which will enable sustained operations, varying from peacekeeping to close combat.They will be used at facilities in Townsville, Enoggera, Puckapunyal, Bandiana and Adelaide.The Liberal National Government is also spending around $68 million to upgrade facilities in Queensland to cater for the new vehicles.For more information, visit www.defence.gov.au/casg/equippingdefence/land400