Minister For Defence Documents Regarding Elbit Systems 867/23/24 - Documents (pdf, 1.15 Mb)

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This FOI release contains ministerial correspondence and briefing documents from March-May 2024 regarding Elbit Systems' involvement in the Defence procurement process. The documents confirm that Navy officials met with Elbit Systems representatives at the Indo Pacific 2023 International Maritime Exposition. In February 2024, Elbit was awarded a USD600 million contract by Hanwha Defense Australia to supply systems for the Land 400 Phase 3 program, which will equip Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles with advanced protection, fighting capabilities, and sensor suites over a five-year period. A ministerial submission from April 2024 indicates the Defence Minister's office prepared draft correspondence to the Prime Minister regarding Elbit contracts, likely responding to public correspondence about the Hanwha sub-contracting arrangement. A Strategy, Policy and Industry Group assessment on Defence exports to Israel was included in deliberations. Substantial redactions under section 47