Saab and Philips Sign Contract to Deliver Worldleading Deployable Healthcare for the 澳大利亚n Defence Force
Saab 澳大利亚(星际网赌导航), global leader in military defence, 和飞利浦澳大利亚, a global leader in health technology, today announced the signing of a contract for the delivery of innovative healthcare solutions as part of 澳大利亚’s deployable
health capability (DHC) program, Joint Program 2060 Phase 3 (JP2060Ph3).
The multi-year contract with Philips, is one of a number of four strategic capability partnerships that Saab, leading 澳大利亚’s deployable health capability program, will enter for its delivery of state-of-the-art flexible and fully operational deployable hospitals to the 澳大利亚n Defence Force (ADF).
Saab has selected Philips to act as the lead provider and integrator of healthcare solutions and medical technical equipment, with an initial supporting contract starting at 2 million AUD. 在接下来的18个月, as Saab completes the required JP2060 detailed design milestones with the Department of Defence, its contract with Philips is expected to grow to over $50 million AUD.
The contract with Philips will deliver the most technologically advanced health care solutions and point of care diagnostics, enabling emergency field doctors, surgeons and clinical teams to make informed diagnostic decisions at the scene of the emergency, empowering them to deliver the best of clinical care on deployment and in the field.
“Our partnership with Philips is vital in supporting the delivery of world-class and sophisticated health care solutions into this new, landmark capability that will support 澳大利亚n Defence Force military and humanitarian operations,安迪·基奥说, Managing Director of Saab 澳大利亚.
“Saab’s delivery of 澳大利亚’s deployable health capability program will provide new, life-saving capability to the 澳大利亚n Defence Force that enables safe, effective and immediate treatment in the field for 澳大利亚n troops.”
“We’ve brought together a suite of solutions that meet the special requirements of the 澳大利亚n Deployable Health Capability program, maximizing the possibilities of healthcare delivery from anywhere and anytime,马特·莫兰说, Managing Director of Philips 澳大利亚 and New Zealand.
“Our innovative and technologically advanced solutions will facilitate access to care in the most critical emergency situations, benefiting the 澳大利亚n Defence Forces and civilians alike.”
Saab has recently commenced construction of its purpose-built South East Queensland facility, which will serve as the base of operations for 澳大利亚’s DHC Program. As part of its partnership with Defence, Saab is also relocating its global Centre of Excellence from Europe to 澳大利亚.