Hanwha Defence Australia
Michael Topolcsanyi is an experienced Systems Engineering Manager with a background in various industries including defense, manufacturing, and aviation. With a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and additional qualifications in project management, lean enterprise, and fuel technology, Michael has a strong foundation in engineering and technical expertise. Throughout their career, Michael has held various leadership roles, overseeing projects related to explosive ordnance, protected vehicles, refueling systems, and high explosives. Their experience spans across companies such as Hanwha Defense Australia, Nova Systems, Thales, and Liquip. Michael's skills include product design, project management, system auditing, and quality improvements.
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.