NEW Australian-made MultiCam combat uniforms with a distinctly Australian design are on their way to Afghanistan.
Defence Materiel Minister Jason Clare said local production of this uniform was under way and the first troops to wear them would be RAAF airfield defence guards and soldiers of the 7th Battalion (7RAR) set to deploy in the next few weeks.
Australia adopted the US Multicam, or multi-camouflage, uniforms in 2010 as the most effective concealment across the range of terrains in Afghanistan. American and British troops also wear them.
Australia initially sourced them from the US manufacturer Crye Precision and soldiers found this uniform comfortable and its camouflage highly effective.
But they did complain they looked just like American soldiers.
Mr Clare said Defence last year purchased a licence from Crye Precision to manufacture them in Australia and Crye developed a uniquely Australian version of the camouflage pattern with feedback from Australian troops in Afghanistan.
"This is best uniform for the work we do in Afghanistan. It provides better concealment and makes it easier for our soldiers to do their job," he said in a statement.
"The feedback I have received from troops has been very positive. They have told me this is the uniform they want, and Australian industry has delivered."
The new uniform is produced by Pacific Brands WorkWear Group in West Footscray, Victoria. The camouflage fabric is produced by Bruck Textiles in Wangaratta.
Mr Clare said 3600 sets of the new uniforms had been ordered in a deal worth $780,000. A further 5500 uniforms will be ordered to equip soldiers deploying next year.
The uniforms have stronger fabric and modifications to improve functionality and durability, the minister said.
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