The Australian Defence Force, in collaboration with Australian industry, has today sent the final delivery of life-saving SILVERSHIELD units to the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces.
SILVERSHIELD is the latest evolution in vehicle-mounted systems being developed under the REDWING program, which provides protection against radio controlled improvised explosive devices.
Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, said that this capability would boost the confidence of Australia’s Afghan partners when operating in a high threat environment.
“Over 15,000 SILVERSHIELD systems have now been delivered to Afghanistan for training and initial rollout with deliveries now complete,” Minister Pyne said.
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Source: Australian DoD