Corvus Technology Solutions has opened a new facility in Victoria, marking what the company described as a significant step in strengthening advanced manufacturing and sovereign defence capability in the state.
The opening event brought together representatives from industry, government and international partners to highlight the establishment of new defence manufacturing capability in Victoria, supported through collaboration with South Korean partners and local industry participation.
A key moment during the event was the signing of the first Victorian-made ISU by Victorian Minister for Industry and Advanced Manufacturing, Defence Industry, and Skills and TAFE Colin Brooks, Corvus chief executive Nick Williams, Republic of Korea Consul-General Jin-Kwan OH, Hanwha Australia general manager for business Richard Marshall, and MNCS Korea chief executive Byongkeon Kim.
According to Corvus, the signing reflected the manufacturing capability established in Victoria through international collaboration, local investment and the development of specialised skills and production capacity aimed at supporting sovereign industrial capability and defence readiness.
The company said the facility will also support its UAV Launcher program and expand its participation in broader defence manufacturing opportunities. Corvus said the latest heavy payload electric EL10 Launcher unit is currently being prepared for shipment to a customer, representing a transition from development to commercial delivery.
Corvus stated that both the ISU and Launcher programs demonstrated its ability to industrialise complex defence products locally.
The company is also collaborating with Hanwha Defence Australia on the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle program under LAND 400 Phase 3, one of Australia’s major land capability projects that includes commitments to local manufacturing and Australian industry participation.
Williams said the facility represented a major development for both the company and Victoria’s defence manufacturing sector.
“This facility represents a significant step forward for Corvus and for Victoria’s defence manufacturing capability,” he said.
“What we are celebrating today is not only a new site, but the establishment of real defence capability in Victoria – built through strong collaboration with our South Korean partners, supported by local expertise, and focused on delivering advanced defence technology.”
Williams added that the project reflected the company’s ambition to contribute to larger defence programs by combining local manufacturing with international partnerships and sovereign capability objectives.
Brooks said the facility highlighted the strength of Victorian supply chain businesses in supporting major defence projects.
“This is a strong vote of confidence in Victorian supply chain businesses and their ability to deliver for major Australian Army defence projects, while creating highly skilled jobs across the state,” he said.
Corvus said the facility aligns with the Victorian Defence Vision Statement 2030, which outlines plans for the state’s defence sector to become “a global defence and national security powerhouse” focused on investment, resilient supply chains, innovation and workforce development.
The company said the site is expected to support future collaboration opportunities, create advanced manufacturing jobs and strengthen Victoria’s role in delivering defence capability for Australia and its partners.
