Projects
LAND 40 - Direct Fire Support Weapon
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Project Overview
LAND 40 comprises two phases:
- Phase 1 (approved) seeks to provide a medium range, direct fire guided weapon for attacking bunkers, buildings and armoured vehicles.
- Phase 2 (unapproved) seeks to provide a range of direct fire support weapons for use by an infantry battalion.
Current Phases
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Phase 1 – Direct Fire Guided Weapon (DFGW)Phase 1 is to deliver the Javelin weapon system as the new Direct Fire Guided Weapon capability. The Javelin will be issued to selected infantry units, cavalry and special forces units. The acquisition includes Command Launch Units (CLUs), training devices, logistic support and missiles.
The Javelin is a man-portable shoulder fired weapon system capable of engaging armoured targets, bunkers and buildings. The Javelin system consists of the CLU and the missile. Javelin uses a fire-and-forget missile with lock-on before launch and automatic self-guidance.
Current Status:
Initial introduction into service training has been completed. Delivery of CLUs and training equipment is complete.
Phase Contact:
Project Manager +61 3 9282 7150
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Phase 2 – Direct Fire Support Weapon (DFSW)This phase will provide the Australian Army with a range of direct fire support weapon systems that will be integral to an infantry battalion.
Project background and proposal information is available in the current published Defence Capability Plan.
Current Status:
This unapproved project is currently being progressed for second pass approval by Director General Land Development staff. The project is currently undergoing tender evaluation with competitive trials commencing in Mar 2008.
Phase Contact:
Project Manager +61 3 9282 6542
Point of Contact
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LAND 40 – Direct Fire Support WeaponArmament Systems Program Office
Land Combat Systems Branch
Land Systems Division
Defence Materiel Organisation
Victoria Barracks Melbourne
256-310 St Kilda Road
SOUTHBANK VIC 3006
Australia
Program Manager
Telephone: +61 3 9282 7150
Facsimile: +61 3 9282 4376