L3Harris delivers robots designed to keep Australian defence personnel out of harm’s way

ADELAIDE, Australia, May 19, 2026 — L3Harris Technologies has delivered T4 and T7 multi-mission robotic systems to the Australian Defence Force, expanding the military’s ability to handle the most dangerous tasks, from neutralizing explosive devices to responding to hazardous materials threats while keeping operators at a safe distance.

The delivery provides ADF personnel with tools to detect, inspect and neutralize threats without direct exposure to danger. Troops have completed intensive training at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland and the Defence Explosive Ordnance Training School in Sydney to prepare for real-world deployment of the systems.

“Simply put, these robots save lives,” said Ian Charles, Managing Director, Global Spectrum Superiority Australia, L3Harris. “When an ADF operator uses one of these systems to investigate a suspicious device or clear a dangerous route, they’re better protected from potential harm. With sustainment operations based in Brisbane, we’re ensuring this technology remains mission-ready while strengthening Australia’s sovereign defence capability.”

The robotic fleet, delivered under a 2023 contract, supports the DEF08101 program’s mission to enhance explosive ordnance disposal capabilities, enabling safer improvised explosive device neutralization, exploitation and route clearance operations that previously put personnel at significant risk.