ARARAT’S AME Systems could see a jobs boost from a $20 million contract to help build the Australian Defence Force’s newest armoured vehicle.
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BAE Systems Australia will announce today that it has awarded a package of LAND 400 work worth more than $20 million to AME Systems, supporting employment growth in regional Victoria.
BAE Systems has selected AME Systems to manufacture electrical wiring harnesses for the AMV35 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle should BAE Systems’ Land 400 bid be successful.
Land 400 is the name of Australia’s current military vehicle replacement project.
The AMV35 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle is an 8x8 all wheel drive armoured vehicle designed to be resistant to improvised explosive devices and equipped with a 35-millimetre cannon turret that can destroy a target 4000 metres away.
This morning BAE Systems will take an AMV35 to AME Systems’ factory in Ararat to showcase the vehicle to more than 300 of its staff to get a closer look at the combat proven vehicle they hope to work on.
AME Systems Managing Director, Nick Carthew said the contract could will provide long-term employment with up to 25 additional direct jobs at AME.
“As the largest employer in the region, this opportunity is incredibly important for the people of Ararat and the surrounding area,” he said.
BAE Systems Australia chief executive, Glynn Phillips said AME’s highly skilled workforce would, if given the chance, help deliver a high-quality product for Australia’s armed forces.
“We have worked with AME Systems for many years and we’re pleased to be able to continue this relationship with our LAND 400 offering,” he said.
“It has a highly skilled workforce ready to work with us to deliver a high quality product for the Australian Army.
“Working with partners like AME will help us develop and maintain Australian Industry Capability on major projects like LAND 400 and to hit the ground running should we win the contract.”
BAE Systems Australia announced in June that it would spend $200 million with Victorian manufacturers if it won the Land 400 contact.