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Phase 4 AEW&C Sustainment Study
Phase Scope
Phase 4 aims to conduct studies and planning to assure the Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability throughout life-of-type.
Background
The Wedgetail capability comprises six aircraft and associated support systems and facilities. Phase 4 is intended to provide scientific, engineering and interoperability studies to develop a costed management plan to support the AEW&C capability out to its end of life. It is expected that upgrade phases will be developed as a result of this study.
Australian Industry Opportunities
Acquisition
The studies may be conducted by consultants who would be engaged through the various contracting methodologies available to Defence.
Through-life Support
As Phase 4 is a study phase, there are no through‑life support aspects.
Industry Capabilities and Activities
Capabilities and related activities that may provide opportunities for Australian industry in this phase include:
| Activity | Capability |
|---|---|
| AEW&C Systems | |
| Modelling / Simulation | O |
| Project Manage | O |
| Systems Definition / Development | D |
Acquisition Category (ACAT)
| ACAT Attribute | Complexity Level Assessment |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Cost | Level 4 Low <$100m (Towards the middle of the band) |
| Project Management Complexity | Level 4 Low |
| Schedule | Level 4 Low |
| Technical Difficulty | Level 4 Low |
| Operation and Support | Level 4 Low |
| Commercial | Level 4 Low |
The ACAT Level assessed for this Phase is ACAT IV.
Planned Schedule Highlights
| First Pass Approval | FY 2012-13 to FY 2014-15 |
|---|---|
| Year-of-Decision | FY 2012-13 to FY 2014-15 |
| Initial Operating Capability | Not applicable |
Points of Contact
Capability Staff:Deputy Director Battlespace Management (02) 6265 5561 |
Defence Materiel Organisation:Director Project Management Unit AEW&C Systems Program Office (02) 4034 8220 |
