L-3 to deliver soldier modernization technology to Australian army

L-3 is set to support the Australian army's effort to upgrade night vision and imaging capabilities. Photo by the U.K. Ministry of Defense

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (UPI) — L-3 Communications has signed a $208 million contract to deliver soldier modernization technology to the Australian army.

The five-year contract includes the delivery of specialized binocular night vision goggles and additional supporting equipment such as image identification technology, lightweight laser rangefinders, and white phosphor image intensification devices.

“This new business award demonstrates the growing demand for our highly advanced, capable products and solutions in a key international market,” L-3 CEO Michael T. Strianese said in a press release. “L-3’s ability to deliver a collaborative, one-company solution to meet a wide range of requirements is increasingly important to our customers, both in Australia and across the globe.”

Work on the contract will be performed by L-3 Warrior Systems and the Australia-based L-3 Oceania. The company also plans to open a new sustainment center in Australia to provide logistics and customer support in the country.

The contract supports the Australian government’s LAND 53 Phase 1BR program, which aims to boost the military’s night vision and imaging capabilities. Officials expect deliveries to begin between May 2017 and May 2021.

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