Hanwha Redback: The 40-Ton IFV Built for the Drone Age

The Hanwha AS21 Redback is Australia’s new infantry fighting vehicle, and one of the more interesting armored vehicles in the global IFV market. It has a 30 mm cannon, Spike LR2 missiles, active protection, advanced sensors, and a heavy survivability pitch built for a battlefield where drones, anti-tank missiles, and artillery are everywhere. But Australia is still the only confirmed buyer — and the export fight against Lynx, CV90, ASCOD, Borsuk, and others is brutal. So is the Redback a serious contender for the future of mechanized infantry, or just one very good Australian win? Recorded on: April 24th, 2026 Written by: Kyle Gunn Edited by: Savvy Task & Purpose is a military news and culture-oriented channel. We want to foster discussion about the defense industry. Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/73eTfddFMy Merchandise: store.taskandpurpose.com Like this video? You'll love https://taskandpurpose.com/ Sign up for the T&P newsletter: https://taskandpurpose.com/email-signup/ And you can follow us on social, too: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taskandpurpose/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/taskandpurpose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taskandpurpose