The largely unsung part of Defence – logistics support – is to be boosted by a funding injection of $815.6 million over four years.

The latest commitment brought the total new funding for this crucial aspect of support for the ADF to $1,960.7 million over the past two budgets.

The money will be used for enhanced maintenance, refits and/or upgrades for a range of capabilities including: Afloat Support (HMAS Success); Maritime Patrol Aircraft (P-3C Orions); ANZAC Frigates (FFH); Training Aircraft (PC-9s); Naval Aviation (including Sea King, Seahawk and Super Seasprite helicopters and Kalkara pilotless target aircraft); Army Aviation (Black Hawk helicopters); Army Surveillance capability (Project Ninox); Army Battlefield Combat Support System (BCSS); and Transport Aircraft (C130H Hercules).

The new funding also provides for the continuation through 2007-08 of the increased logistics support announced in last year’s budget for the Collins submarines, F/A-18 Hornets, C-130J Hercules aircraft and explosive ordnance.

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