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Phase 1 Joint Counter Improvised Explosive Device

Phase 2 Joint Counter Improvised Explosive Device

Phase Scope

Phase 1 is intended to introduce the core Electronic Warfare (EW) operational, engineering, maintenance, supply and training support systems for the ADF Force Protection Electronic Countermeasures (FP-ECM) capability and provide a technology refresh of the range of ADF Counter Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) systems.

Phase 2 is intended to encompass a further technology refresh of CIED mission and support systems to ensure that the ADF’s FP-ECM capability remains contemporary against the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threats. Phase 2 also intends to introduce new IED detection equipment and establish a weapons technical intelligence capability to enhance CIED systems’ effectiveness.

Background

The ADF’s CIED capability encompasses a range of systems and measures to mitigate or defeat the effects of an adversary’s use of IEDs. This project aims to develop those systems and measures in accordance with strategic priorities while remaining sufficiently flexible to respond to unpredictable changes in the threat environment and take advantage of technological advances.

First pass approval for Phase 1 was achieved in December 2008. Approval was given to investigate options to update the existing ADF CIED systems, and progress toward the establishment of an indigenous capability that would allow the ADF to counter the IED threat when operating as a lead nation or independently, without reliance on data from Australian allies. Phase 1 has been structured to provide an acquisition framework that later phases can build upon while retaining sufficient flexibility to respond to the rapidly evolving IED threat.

Australian Industry Opportunities

Acquisition

Phase 1 is focused on capability delivery for current operations. As such, it is anticipated that the majority of the primary mission systems will be Military-off-the-Shelf (MOTS) acquired from coalition partners. Australian industry opportunities may include vehicle integration, test and evaluation, software support, training and simulation. Phase 2 is also likely to include these opportunities in addition to possible prime equipment and domestic software development, production, and increased integrated logistic support.

Through‑life Support

Through-life support of the Phase 1 capability will generally be limited to ADF sustainment activities associated with vehicle integration and training systems. Phase 2 represents a wider provisioning and is likely to encompass increased levels of industry support, including maintenance and repair.

Industry Capabilities and Activities

Capabilities and related activities that may provide opportunities for Australian industry in these phases include:

Phase 1	Capability
Activity	Electronic Warfare	Secure Test Facilities & Test Ranges	Facilities & Infrastructure	Training Systems & Simulation
Assemble / Install	O	D	D	D
Design	O	D	D	D
Education / Training	D	O	D	D
In-Service / Through-life Support	D	D	D	D
Logistics Support	D	D	D	D
Manufacture / Construct	O	D	D	D
Project Manage	O	D	D	D
Refurbish / Upgrade	O	D	D	D
Repair and Maintain	D	D	D	D
Research and Development	O	D	O	O
Software Development / Support	D	D		D
Systems Definition / Development	O	D	O	O
Systems Integration	D	D		O
Test and Evaluate	D	D		D

Phase 2	Capability
Activity	Electronic Warfare	Secure Test Facilities & Test Ranges	Systems Integration (High End, System of Systems)	Facilities & Infrastructure	Training Systems & Simulation
Assemble / Install	D	D	D	D	D
Design	O	D	D	D	D
Education / Training	D	D		D	D
In-Service / Through-life Support	D	D		D	D
Logistics Support	D	D		D	D
Manufacture / Construct	D	D	D	D	D
Project Manage	D	D	D	D	D
Refurbish / Upgrade	D	D		D	D
Repair and Maintain	D	D		D	D
Research and Development	D	D	D	O	O
Software Development / Support	D	D	D		D
Systems Definition / Development	D	D	D	O	O
Systems Integration	D	D	D		O
Test and Evaluate	D	D	D		D

Acquisition Category (ACAT)

Phase 1

ACAT Attribute	Complexity Level Assessment
Acquisition Cost	Level 3 Moderate $100m-$500m (Towards the lower end of the band)
Project Management Complexity	Level 2 High
Schedule	Level 2 High
Technical Difficulty	Level 3 Moderate
Operation and Support	Level 2 High
Commercial	Level 3 Moderate

The ACAT Level assessed for this Phase is ACAT III.

Phase 2

ACAT Attribute	Complexity Level Assessment
Acquisition Cost	Level 3 Moderate $100m-$500m (Towards the middle of the band)
Project Management Complexity	Level 3 Moderate
Schedule	Level 2 High
Technical Difficulty	Level 2 High
Operation and Support	Level 2 High
Commercial	Level 3 Moderate

The ACAT Level assessed for this Phase is ACAT III.

Planned Schedule Highlights

First Pass Approval	Phase 1 Phase 2	Complete FY 2011-12 to FY 2012-13
Year-of-Decision	Phase 1 Phase 2	FY 2009-10 to FY 2010-11 FY 2013-14 to FY 2015-16
Initial Operating Capability	Phase 1 Phase 2	2010 to 2012 2014 to 2016

Points of Contact

Phase: Phases 1 and 2

Capability Staff: Staff Officer Electronic Warfare (02) 6265 1884

Defence Materiel Organisation: JP 154 Project Manager (02) 6265 2743