Defence manufacturer L3Harris Technologies launched a Centre of Excellence (COE) for Electronic Warfare (EW) today in Brisbane which will design, manufacture, integrate and sustain high-reliability EW technology critical for modern military operations.
The Queensland Assistant Minister for Treasury, Trade and Investment Jennifer Howard (pictured) and Graham Perrett, a Member of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, officiated the centre’s launch.
Howard said: “L3Harris’ new operations in Queensland will contribute to a vibrant and growing defence supply chain, with their investment helping them better support the needs of the Australian Defence Force and the Australian defence industry.”
The COE will also serve as the hub for L3Harris’ space, intelligence and cyber products used across Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.
This effort will bring L3Harris’ support and delivery centres closer to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and reduce turnaround times by increasing local manufacturing capabilities across new technologies for quantum sensing, robotics, secure communications and data management.
The Australian facility will also enable the delivery of T4 and T7 robots to the ADF as part of the Land-154 programme to enhance unit capabilities in improvised explosive device neutralisation and exploitation.
The robots are equipped with cameras and features that detect, examine and neutralise explosive threats and hazards to help protect Australian personnel.
The President, Space and Airborne Systems, L3Harris Ed Zoiss said: “The launch of our Centre of Excellence is a clear signal of L3Harris’ commitment to lead and shape the future of defence technology in Australia, for Australia, by our incredibly talented local workforce
“As we embark on this journey, we extend our gratitude to the ADF for their trust and partnership.”
L3Harris has 15 locations across Australia employing more than 550 people with 30 percent of the workforce having served in the ADF.
Picture: L3Harris/Jennifer Howard MP, Queensland Assistant Minister for Treasury, Trade and Investment