Hanwha Defence Australia
Alicia Lim is an experienced Systems Engineer currently working at Hanwha Defence Australia since August 2024. Prior to this, Alicia served as a Development Engineer and Graduate Engineer at SCHOTT MINIFAB from January 2021 to August 2024, and worked at Invetech as an Undergraduate Mechanical Engineer and Mechanical Engineering Intern from November 2019 to January 2021. Alicia has industry experience in an engineering consultancy focusing on healthcare, collaborating with engineers and machinists to create integrated cell therapy products. Additionally, Alicia coordinated industry partnerships as the Industry Liaison Officer for Monash Young MedTech Innovators, and contributed to medical technology initiatives. Early roles included lifeguarding and sports technician positions, tutoring in chemistry, and leadership in Monash Motorsport, where Alicia engaged in FSAE competitions. Alicia holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) and Biomedical Science from Monash University and a Certificate IV in Engineering from Chisholm Institute.
Hanwha Defence Australia
Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) has been selected as the sole source for LAND 8116, a $1 billion project which will see the Commonwealth acquire self-propelled artillery to be manufactured in the Greater Geelong area of Victoria. The company is also producing 129 of the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles for the Commonwealth under Land 400 Phase 3. Hanwha Defence Australia is a subsidiary of Hanwha Aerospace, the largest and the most influential defense corporations in South Korea. HDA is building its Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) manufacturing in Geelong, Victoria. the facility is due to be complete in Q3 2024. It is anticipated the facility will support all Hanwha vehicle fleets and serve as an Australian industrial and SME (small to medium enterprise) base that can work with Hanwha both globally and domestically. An important aspect of this will be the creation of opportunities for both Australian and Korean companies in their respective national supply chains.