Jayben Group signs on for defence deal, Elphinstone-Hanwha or Rheinmetall infantry fighting vehicles announcement to wait until after federal election

Sean Ford
Updated April 13 2022 - 12:00pm, first published 11:57am
DEFENCE DEAL: Braddon Liberal MHR Gavin Pearce, Jayben Group director Allan Johnson and general manager Chris Johnson with a US-built unit to be redesigned and modernised for Australian defence requirements. Picture: Sean Ford.
DEFENCE DEAL: Braddon Liberal MHR Gavin Pearce, Jayben Group director Allan Johnson and general manager Chris Johnson with a US-built unit to be redesigned and modernised for Australian defence requirements. Picture: Sean Ford.

A defence manufacturing decision which could give North-West firm Elphinstone Pty Ltd a lucrative boost will not be announced until after the federal election.

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Sean Ford

Sean Ford

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