EOS T2000 turret competing for Land 400 IFV programme
At the Avalon Air Show, the Australian Department of Defence launched Electro Optic Systems’ (EOS) T2000 turret for armoured vehicles. Defence Minister Christopher Pyne was present at the global launch of this turret that was developed in partnership with Elbit Systems of Israel.
The new medium-calibre turret will be produced in Australia for both export and potential applications with the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
An EOS spokesperson told Shephard, ‘It is designed for global opportunities and is currently being bid into three opportunities, one of which is the Australian Land 400 Phase 3 programme. The Australian configuration is
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