Investing in Australian-made radars to support Army’s long-range fires capability
12 February 25
The Albanese Government is investing an additional $272 million to support local defence industry and Australian jobs, through the procurement of up to 14 multi-mission phased array radars (MMPARs) for the Australian Army.
Canberra-based CEA Technologies will produce the phased array radars, which will support Army’s long-range fires capability and provide greater monitoring of potential threats, across an integrated, focused Defence Force.
This investment by the Albanese Government is another example of our commitment to building a defence future made in Australia and will sustain over 700 local jobs in Canberra and across the country.
Once built, the radars will be based at the Edinburgh Defence precinct in South Australia as part of the 10th Fires Brigade.
Delivery of the first radars is expected from 2027.
Source: Defence Press Release