Projects
LAND 144 - Countermine Capability
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Current Status Request for Tender Point of Contact |
Project Overview
LAND 144 – Countermine Capability is listed in the 2006-2016 Defence Capability Plan. It was raised as a major project within the Defence Materiel Organisation in April 2006. This project has second pass approval.
The aim of LAND 144 Countermine Capability is to provide high readiness engineer units with an enhanced countermine/counter-explosive hazard capability based on available off the shelf solutions. LAND 144 includes the acquisition of the following countermine capability solutions:-
Protected Hazard Reduction Capability. Mechanical mine clearance vehicles capable of reducing the threat of landmines whilst reducing an operator’s exposure to the risk of mine detonation. A variety of methods can be used including rollers, flails, earth tillers, ploughs and bulldozer blades. This capability is not a combat capability, however it will improve the ADF’s ability to return landmine affected land to alternative uses.
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Personnel Explosive Lane Clearance Charge (PELCC) Systems. Man portable PELCC systems fire an explosive line charge over a piece of terrain using a rocket to establish cleared lanes through anti-personnel minefields and wire obstacles, reducing the need for manual clearance.
- Improved Handheld Detectors (IHD). These systems detect metallic and low metal content plastic mines using a dual sensor detector head. They offer the soldier an immediate ‘second opinion’ on a detection without the need to dig a detection site up. This reduces time and improves efficiency. This capability is not a replacement but an enhancement to current in-service mine detectors.
Current Status
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LAND 144 has conducted its assessment of tenders for all three capabilities. The PELCC is proceeding at an accelerated rate and is in contract. The other two elements anticipate contract signature in late 2008.
Request for Tender
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The LAND 144 project office will release restricted Request for Tenders to successful Invitation to Register applicants for all LAND 144 capabilities.
Point of Contact
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LAND 144 – Countermine CapabilityEngineer Systems Program Office
Land Manoeuvre Systems Branch
Land Systems Division
Defence Materiel Organisation
Victoria Barracks Melbourne
256-310 St Kilda Road
SOUTHBANK VIC 3006
Australia
Project Manager
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+61 3 9282 4407 |
Facsimile: |
+61 3 9282 4298 |
