Mayor Andrew Antoniolli has described the $5 billion Defence contract as the biggest news for Ipswich since Queensland Rail came to town more than 150 years ago. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was at Gallipoli Barracks Enoggera today to announce the massive Land 400 armoured vehicle deal with Rheinmetall Defence Australia. Rheinmetall will set up at military vehicle centre of excellence (MILVEHCOE) at Redbank to build 211 combat reconnaissance vehicles, known as the Boxer CRV, for the Australian Army. Cr Antoniolli said it was significant boost for Ipswich as it would create more than 330 permanent jobs from the outset, significant opportunities for locals businesses and associated work with ongoing delivery and maintenance of the vehicles.