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Phase 1 ADF Identification Friend or Foe

Phase Scope

This project aims to update ADF platforms to comply with the Mark XIIA Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)standard. The project intends to focus on platforms that have an existing Mode 4 capability and newly delivered platforms which may not be Mode 5 compliant. In parallel with this project AIR 5432 is being developed in response to the plans for Australian adoption of Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) for surveillance of en route air traffic (Mode S).

Background

The US and NATO nations have agreed to adopt the Mark XIIA standard by 2019. The IFF Mode 5 waveform, included in the Mark XIIA family, is the means through which sea and air platforms verify their identity to interrogating platforms.

Australian Industry Opportunities

Acquisition

It is expected that industry will focus on aspects that include:

• participation in and contribution to Project Development Studies (PDS) conducted by subject matter experts within Australian industry;
• design and development of any relevant support systems; and
• development and integration of Mode 5 IFF systems into ADF aircraft, ships and ground based units.

Through‑life Support

Full through-life support is needed and more specific requirements are to be determined by the PDS for each type of equipment identified. Specific support arrangements are to be assessed on a case-by-case basis as purchasing occurs.

Industry Capabilities and Activities

Capabilities and related activities that may provide opportunities for Australian industry in this phase include:

Activity	Capability
	Communication Systems (Air Traffic Control – IFF Modes)
Assemble / Install	D
Design	D
Project Manage	D
Systems Integration	D
Test and Evaluate	D

Acquisition Category (ACAT)

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 3 Moderate
Technical Difficulty	Level 3 Moderate
Operation and Support	Level 3 Moderate
Commercial	Level 3 Moderate

The ACAT Level assessed for this Phase is ACAT III.

Planned Schedule Highlights

First Pass Approval	FY 2011-12 to FY 2012-13
Year-of-Decision	FY 2013-14 to FY 2015-16
Initial Operating Capability	2016 to 2018

Points of Contact

Capability Staff: Staff Officer Battlespace Management 2 (02) 6265 7530

Defence Materiel Organisation: Navigation Warfare Engineer 1 Navigation Warfare Systems Program Office (02) 6265 7798