Australia has started delivering equipment to the Afghan military to counter improvised explosive devices.
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The equipment, which will be used by soldiers and be fitted to vehicles, was developed by Australia's Defence Science and Technology Organisation.
Defence Minister Kevin Andrews said Australian defence industry was manufacturing the equipment.
Australia is delivering the equipment as part of its contribution to the Afghan National Army Trust Fund. Australia has committed to provide $US100 million ($127 million) a year from 2015 to 2017 to support the Afghan security forces.
"Improvised explosive devices represent a significant and immediate threat to our Afghan partners and these systems will provide considerable protection for the (Afghan National Security Forces) as it works to ensure the security of Afghanistan and its people," Mr Andrews said.
"I am delighted that Australia can, through the ANA Trust Fund, assist our Afghan partners in countering this threat," he said.
