As part of its Australian Industrial Content (AIC) commitment, Pearson Engineering is establishing a team of local suppliers to provide fabrication, hydraulic components, harnesses, and to undertake assembly and testing. This initiative supports the localisation of front-end equipment (FEE) supply and enhances in-country capability.
The Combat Dozer Blade will be integrated with the Redback IFV using a Pearson Engineering Vehicle Interface Kit, which allows for compatibility with a broad range of the company’s existing FEE products. This modular design enables swift equipment changes, such as replacing the blade with a mine plough, counter-IED roller, or surface clearance device, without requiring additional mechanical redesign.
Pearson Engineering’s flexible design philosophy ensures high adaptability and supports the development of in-country manufacturing, assembly, integration and test (M-AIT) capabilities. This approach also activates a broader local supply chain to sustain the programme over time.
“This is an important milestone in our continued collaboration with the Australian Defence Force which goes back almost 20 years,” said Richard Beatson, Business Development Director at Pearson Engineering. “It builds on the in-country integration, training and support that we are providing as part of the LAND 907 program for both the M1 Main Battle Tank and Combat Engineering Vehicle and furthers our commitment to localising M-AIT.”
“We understand and appreciate the challenges involved in being a provider on the other side of the world and we have built into our plans our ability to support the project from within the Commonwealth,” Mr Beatson added.
Pearson Engineering’s combat dozer blades are in service with armed forces across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Each variant is tailored to meet specific vehicle configurations and operational demands.
Source: Pearson Engineering (press release).
