Session 2.8c Update: Mid-project Retrospective - Lessons in Military CIS Integration in Land Platforms 2026
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| Wednesday, November 18, 2026 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Menzies Theatre |
Presentation Outline
In an increasingly digitised battlefield, what does it take to get Military Communication and Information Systems (CIS) products into the hands of users in the field? While the technical challenges are complex, the complexity of the trade controls like ITARs/EAR, interoperability standards and the interplay of legacy systems against new technologies presented in both government furnished equipment and innovative technologies are all issues that need to be addressed in modern platform development and capability life cycle. This presentation will explore the lessons learnt by Hanwha’s C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) integration team in the development of Australia’s next generation Infantry Fighting Vehicle the AS21 Redback and the world’s best protected and bestselling Self-Propelled Howitzer in the AS9 Huntsman.
Through the lens of five key challenges faced by HDA during the development of these vehicles, this presentation explores the lived experience of integrating against evolving Interface Control Documentation, where Australianisation and Export Control frameworks provide opportunities as well as challenges. Attendees will gain an understanding of the various capabilities HDA needed to develop to deliver in this environment and how suppliers, integrators and customers alike can work together to deliver large programs against accelerated timeframes. Subject matter experts from Hanwha Defence Australia are looking forward to a frank and fearless question and answer session as part of the format, with both online and in person delegates.
Speaker
Mr Tim Joseph
EA/C5I Manager
Hanwha Defence Australia
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Biography
Tim Joseph is an Engineering Manager at Hanwha Defence Australia. He has over 19 years of experience in Defence CIS integration to Military Vehicles, working extensively across all elements of C5ISR. At HDA, Tim leads the engineering division focused on creating and integrating hardware and software capabilities that enable vehicle crews to operate in highly complex contested environments. He oversees a team of engineers and technicians who are delivering world leading integrated systems to the ADF.
Before joining HDA, Tim worked in Engineering and Sustainment Management roles within CASG and was part of the team that delivered the digitisation of the deployed Bushmaster fleet. Tim is an engineering executive who is passionate about delivering practical and operationally relevant solutions to the end user and building, leading and growing teams that deliver on this promise.
Before joining HDA, Tim worked in Engineering and Sustainment Management roles within CASG and was part of the team that delivered the digitisation of the deployed Bushmaster fleet. Tim is an engineering executive who is passionate about delivering practical and operationally relevant solutions to the end user and building, leading and growing teams that deliver on this promise.
