Bofors Gun Restored in Moe for Anzac Day Ceremony
A historic Bofors gun in Moe has been refurbished after 11 months, aimed at enhancing community engagement and research into cost-effective anti-drone technology. The restoration involved local organizations and volunteer efforts, highlighting the relevance of medium-caliber artillery in contemporary defense strategies.
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The restoration of a Bofors gun in Moe took 11 months, with contributions from Outlook Industries and Hardchrome. The gun, a Swedish-designed 40mm autocannon used during WWII, was relocated for refurbishing and study of cost-effective anti-drone technology.
The Latrobe City Council facilitated a 12-month loan agreement with the RSL for the project, which aimed to complete the restoration before the next Anzac Day ceremony. The refurbishment included technical assessments and metallurgical analysis, with the goal to draw on historical designs for modern defense applications.
The knowledge acquired will support Outlook's research into scalable counter-drone solutions, maintaining safety without relying on costly missiles. Currently, there are no operational anti-aircraft guns in Australia, emphasizing the significance of this restored landmark.
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