GME, Hanwha to develop defence communications systems

Australian electronics manufacturer GME is linking with Korea’s Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) and Hanwha Systems through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that brings together leading command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) capabilities .

Signed at the annual Military Communications and Information Systems (MilCIS) Conference in Canberra, the agreement will see the three parties working together to explore manufacturing and technology transfer opportunities for the Australian Defence market.

GME is a leader in the RF communication technology space, manufacturing radios, beacons and antennae and is the only Australian manufacturer of UHF CB Radios and Emergency Beacon products.

Sister companies, HDA and Hanwha Systems, bring land platform and manufacturing experience and electronic optics, C4I hardware and software, radars, and avionic electronics.

GME General Manager Defence, Security and Resilience Chris Rule said: “GME electronic and radio products have been keeping Australians safe and connected for many decades.

“Manufacturing the advanced electronics that underpin military communications, EW and weapons systems is core business for our secure manufacturing facility so working with Hanwha on their world leading products for the ADF makes sense.”

HDA Acting Managing Director of HDA Dean Michie said the three would explore the art of the possible together to support the needs of Defence.

Michie said: “The three partners…represent over a century’s worth of experience in manufacturing and constantly evolving technology from both Australia and South Korea.”

“We are looking forward to exploring ”

The Vice President of Hanwha Systems C4I& Land Business Sungkyun Park said Hanwha will bring extensive capability in secure, advanced communication solutions such as tactical 5G and LEO Satcom that will ensure seamless interoperability and resilient, networked all domain operations.

Park said: “Hanwha Systems is committed to collaborating closely with capable Australian industry like GME.

“…This partnership not only strengthens Australia’s sovereign defense capabilities but also lays the groundwork for long-term collaboration between three partners, empowering Australian industry with innovative technologies and expanding opportunities in global defense markets.”

Sydney-based GME was founded 65 years ago, with expertise in RF, communications, antenna and IT production engineering.

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