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Phase 3 Amphibious Watercraft Replacement
Phase 4C Strategic Sea Lift Capability
Phase 5 Landing Craft Heavy Replacement
Background
JP 2048 is a multi-phase project to introduce an Amphibious Deployment and Sustainment (ADAS) capability to replace and enhance the current amphibious capability provided by two KANIMBLA Class Amphibious Transport Ships (LPA), the Heavy Landing Ship HMAS Tobruk, the six BALIKPAPAN Class Heavy Landing Craft, and associated Army landing craft.
Earlier phases of this project are:
- Phase 1A – LPA Watercraft (Approved);
- Phase 2 – Project definition study (Completed); and
- Phase 4 A/B – Amphibious Assault Ships - LHD (Approved).
ADAS aims to provide the ADF with the platforms necessary to create an amphibious manoeuvre capability in support of the ADF’s future operating concept ‘Joint Operations for the 21st Century’. The CANBERRA Class Amphibious Assault Ships (LHD) (currently under construction), and the remaining phases of the project will combine to provide a multi-dimensional manoeuvre capability through its aviation, landing craft and command and control facilities.
The currently unapproved Phases 3, 4C and 5 will provide organic watercraft for the LHD, a Strategic Sealift Ship and replacement Heavy Landing Craft.
Australian Industry Capability Considerations
An AIC plan is required when the estimated project budget for an acquisition is equal to or greater than $50m or where the project identifies a specific need for local industry to deliver aspects of the capability, such as a Priority Industry Capability. The table below provides an indication of the likely PIC, AIC, SIC and GSC requirements for this project.
| Phase | AIC | PIC | SIC | GSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Yes1 | No | Yes | No |
| 4C | Yes1 | No | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | Yes1 | No | Yes | No |
Notes:
1. Where an FMS solution is likely, an AIC Deed will be used instead of an AIC Plan to identify local industry opportunities at second pass.
Phase 3 Amphibious Watercraft Replacement
Scope
Phase 3 will provide landing craft to transfer vehicles, troops and equipment between the CANBERRA Class LHDs and shore. The landing craft will be integral to the ships’ equipment and will operate from the LHD’s internal docks. These landing craft will be able to operate in a much wider range of weather conditions, at higher speed and with heavier loads than the existing system.
IMR and IOC will be defined later in the project development process.
FOC will occur when the full scope of the project, including the mission, support and training systems, and facilities, if required, have been delivered and accepted into operational service.
The LOT for Phase 3 is 20 years.
Planned Schedule
| First Pass Approval | Complete |
| Market Solicitation | Complete |
| Year-of-Decision | FY 2011-12 to FY 2012-13 |
| Initial Materiel Release | FY 2013-14 to FY 2014-15 |
| Initial Operational Capability | FY 2014-15 to FY 2015-16 |
Australian Industry Opportunities
Acquisition
For Phase 3 the craft may either be constructed entirely overseas, entirely in Australia or as a mixed build. Identified industry opportunities that may relate to this phase include the production of landing craft and in-service support.
Capabilities and related activities that may provide opportunities for Australian industry include:
| Phase 3 | Industry Capability |
|---|---|
| Industry Activity | Naval Shipbuilding |
| Assemble / Install | DES |
| Education / Training | DES |
| Logistics Support | DES |
| Manufacture / Construct | DES |
| Modelling / Simulation | OPT |
| Refurbish / Upgrade | DES |
| Repair / Maintain / Sustain | DES |
| Research and Development | OPT |
| Software Development / Support | OPT |
| Systems Definition / Development | OPT |
| Test and Evaluate | DES |
Facilities
This project phase will require minor expansion and enhancement of existing facilities and supporting infrastructure.
Through-life Support
The industry requirements will be based around developing and maintaining sufficient capability within Australian industry to undertake as wide a range of through-life maintenance and support activities as practicable for all phases of the project.
Acquisition Category
| ACAT Attribute | Complexity Level Assessment |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Cost | $300m-$500m (Low end of 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 Rating assessed for this Phase is ACAT III.
Points of Contact
Capability Staff: |
Defence Materiel Organisation: |
| Staff Officer Amphibious Mobility (02) 6265 2429 |
Project Manager JP 2048 Phase 3 (02) 6265 2123 |
Phase 4C Strategic Sea Lift Capability
Scope
Phase 4C will provide a large strategic sealift ship to move stores, equipment and personnel. Based on a proven design, the new ship will have a displacement of 10,000 – 15,000 tonnes, with landing spots for a number of helicopters and an ability to land vehicles and other cargo without requiring port infrastructure. The new ship will provide ongoing sustainment support for deployed forces.
IMR and IOC will be defined later in the project development process.
FOC will occur when the full scope of the project, including the mission, support and training systems, and facilities, if required, have been delivered and accepted into operational service.
The LOT for Phase 4C is 20 years.
Planned Schedule
| First Pass Approval | FY 2015-16 to FY 2017-18 |
| Market Solicitation | FY 2013-14 to FY 2020-21 |
| Year-of-Decision | FY 2018-19 to FY 2020-21 |
| Initial Materiel Release | FY 2021-22 to FY 2022-23 |
| Initial Operational Capability | FY 2022-23 to FY 2023-24 |
Australian Industry Opportunities
Acquisition
Industry requirements will be guided by the information gained through the definition studies. Capabilities and related activities that may provide opportunities for Australian industry include:
| Phase 4C | Industry Capability | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Activity | Electronic Warfare | Systems Integration | Signature Management | Naval Shipbuilding | Life-cycle Management | Facilities & Infrastructure |
| Assemble / Install | DES | DES | ||||
| Design | PREF | OPT | OPT | DES | OPT | |
| Education / Training | DES | |||||
| Logistics Support | DES | DES | ||||
| Manufacture / Construct | DES | OPT | DES | PREF | ||
| Modelling / Simulation | PREF | DES | PREF | OPT | ||
| Refurbish / Upgrade | PREF | PREF | PREF | PREF | ||
| Repair / Maintain / Sustain | PREF | PREF | PREF | PREF | PREF | |
| Research and Development | OPT | |||||
| Software Development / Support | DES | OPT | ||||
| Systems Definition / Development | PREF | DES | PREF | |||
| Test and Evaluate | DES | DES | PREF | DES | DES | |
Facilities
This project phase will include a requirement for new facilities and infrastructure, or the expansion and enhancement of existing facilities and supporting infrastructure in Northern Australia and Garden Island, Sydney.
Through-life Support
TLS requirements will be developed as the project matures.
Acquisition Category
| ACAT Attribute | Complexity Level Assessment |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Cost | $300m-$500m (Middle of band) |
| Project Management Complexity | Level 2: High |
| Schedule | Level 2: High |
| Technical Difficulty | Level 3: Moderate |
| Operation and Support | Level 3: Moderate |
| Commercial | Level 2: High |
The ACAT Rating assessed for this Phase is ACAT II.
Points of Contact
Capability Staff: |
Defence Materiel Organisation: |
| Deputy Director Amphibious and Afloat Support (02) 6265 4726 |
Program Manager Amphibious Deployment and Sustainment (02) 6266 7040 |
Phase 5 Heavy Landing Craft Replacement
Scope
Phase 5 will acquire six new heavy landing craft with improved speed and sea keeping capabilities able to transport armoured vehicles, trucks, stores and personnel, and land them over the shore. It will provide a capability to conduct independent small scale regional amphibious operations or to support the CANBERRA Class as part of an Amphibious Task Group. This phase is expected to have an extended development schedule owing to the likely design innovation necessary to meet these parameters.
IMR and IOC will be defined later in the project development process.
FOC will occur when the full scope of the project, including the mission, support and training systems, and facilities, if required, have been delivered and accepted into operational service.
The LOT for Phase 5 is 20 years.
Planned Schedule
| First Pass Approval | FY 2013-14 to FY 2014-15 |
| Market Solicitation | FY 2010-11 to FY 2018-19 |
| Year-of-Decision | FY 2016-17 to FY 2018-19 |
| Initial Materiel Release | FY 2020-21 to FY 2022-23 |
| Initial Operational Capability | FY 2022-23 to FY 2023-24 |
Australian Industry Opportunities
Acquisition
Phase 5 industry requirements will be guided by the information gained through the definition studies.
Capabilities and related activities that may provide opportunities for Australian industry include:
| Phase 5 | Industry Capability | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Activity | Electronic Warfare | Systems Integration | Signature Management | Naval Shipbuilding | Life-cycle Management | Facilities & Infrastructure |
| Assemble / Install | PREF | PREF | DES | |||
| Design | PREF | PREF | DES | DES | DES | |
| Education / Training | DES | |||||
| Logistics Support | PREF | DES | PREF | |||
| Manufacture / Construct | PREF | DES | DES | DES | ||
| Modelling / Simulation | PREF | PREF | PREF | OPT | ||
| Refurbish / Upgrade | PREF | PREF | DES | DES | ||
| Repair / Maintain / Sustain | PREF | PREF | DES | PREF | DES | |
| Research and Development | OPT | |||||
| Software Development / Support | PREF | OPT | ||||
| Systems Definition / Development | PREF | DES | DES | |||
| Test and Evaluate | PREF | PREF | PREF | DES | DES | |
Facilities
This project phase will include a requirement for new facilities and infrastructure, or the expansion and enhancement of existing facilities and supporting infrastructure in Northern Australia.
Through-life Support
TLS requirements will be developed as the project matures.
Acquisition Category
| ACAT Attribute | Complexity Level Assessment |
|---|---|
| Acquisition Cost | $100m-$300m (Middle of 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 Rating assessed for this Phase is ACAT III.
Points of Contact
Capability Staff: |
Defence Materiel Organisation: |
| Deputy Director Amphibious and Afloat Support (02) 6265 4726 |
Program Manager Amphibious Deployment and Sustainment (02) 6266 7040 |
