Defence contractors prepare Public Australian Industry Capability (AIC) Plans to inform industry of forward opportunities to participate in Defence projects and sustainment activities.
The publication of Public AIC Plans is undertaken in accordance with the Australian Standard for Defence Contracting, AIC Program and is consistent with the broader Australian Industry Participation initiatives.
Plans contain the contact details for an appropriate representative from the Contractor to enable companies to discuss the opportunities and register their interest.
The Plans can be accessed below and are accurate as at the date of publication.
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| 21 May 2026 | Maritime Naval Asset Management System Support (NAMSS) LANMAR has been contracted by the Commonwealth to deliver technical support services for NLIS platforms, enhancing system reliability, performance, and sovereign capability. These services include operational support, onboarding and training, platform enhancements, and ongoing maintenance.
Naval Asset Management System Support (NAMSS) – AIC Public Plan.pdf (PDF, 114.28 KB) |
| 20 May 2026 | Maritime SEA1442 PH5 WP2 Aggregated Communications System Boeing Defence Australia Ltd has been contracted to provide the delivery and support of the Maritime Warfighter Network under SEA 1442-5.
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| 21 Apr 2026 | Maritime LM2500 Gas Turbines In Service Support Contract The LM2500 In Service Support Contract (ISSC) provides Maintenance and Repair (O&I) of the LM2500 gas turbine engine and associated in‐field maintenance. Performed for the ANZAC Class (FFH), Canberra Class (LHD) and Hobart Class (DDG) Mission Systems.
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| 20 Apr 2026 | Land | Maritime Head Contract framework for future Tier 2 shipbuilding activities Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia Pty Ltd have been contracted to establish the Head Contract framework for future Tier 2 shipbuilding activities at the Henderson Shipyard in Western Australia. This framework enables the Commonwealth and industry to form subsequent collaborative contracts for ship design and construction. It supports the Commonwealth’s objective to maintain a sustainable, continuous naval shipbuilding capability at Henderson, consistent with Strategic Defence Industry Priority 2: Continuous Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment.
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| 8 Apr 2026 | Land Land Domain RDS Project Universal Motion Simulation has been contracted to provide Reconfigurable Driver Simulators to support the Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV), M1A2 SEP v3, M1150 Joint Assault Breacher (JAB), M88A2 Armoured Recovery Vehicle (ARV), and the Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
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| 31 Mar 2026 | Aerospace C130-J Through-Life Support Contract Airbus Australia Pacific Limited is contracted as the prime contractor responsible for providing and managing through-life support products and services for the Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft.
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| 30 Mar 2026 | Maritime HydroScheme Industry Partnership Program (SON 3994277) Industry has been contracted to provide Defence, hydrographic survey data; Survey of uncharted shoals and acquisition of baseline data to facilitate safe navigation of international shipping in the region and support Commonwealth Marine Park management.
Revelare Hydrospatial PTY LTD - AIC Public Plan (PDF, 389.34 KB) |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Land LAND 400-2 Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle Rheinmetall Defence Australia has entered into an acquisition contract with the Commonwealth of Australia to provide specified armoured Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRVs) for the Australian Defence Forces (ADF). The scope of the contracted services includes all activities necessary to manage, design, develop, construct, integrate, test, deliver, install and commission a minimum of 211 CRVs with supporting infrastructure to the Commonwealth in accordance with the contract.
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| 19 Feb 2026 | Land Major Munitions Contract (MMC) Program Nioa has been contracted to provide a range of munitions.
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| 17 Feb 2026 | Maritime Regional Maintenance Provider – North East NORSTA Maritime Pty Ltd has been contracted as the Regional Maintenance Provider – North East to provide maintenance services in the Cairns region to the Royal Australian Navy
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| 28 Oct 2025 | Aerospace | Land | Maritime | Space | Cyber | Corporate NMP 12394 – Military Platform Integration Technical Program Support Services Cazique Solutions, trading as Arrpwere Group, has been selected by the Commonwealth to provide Technical Program Support Services to the Defence Digital Group’s Military Platform Integration. The Services include: Governance assurance, System engineering, Logistics/IT Service Management, Security.
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| 30 Sep 2025 | Aerospace Cyber Support Services Order Alpha Echo has been contracted to perform cyberworthiness support outcomes across Surveillance and Control Systems Program Office programs.
Cyber Support Services Order - Alpha Echo Pty Ltd - AIC Public Plan (PDF, 141.2 KB) |
| 12 Sep 2025 | Aerospace Propulsion Systems Maintenance Support Contract Standard Aero Limited has been contracted by Defence to provide the propulsion system maintenance support solution to the C-27J, C-130J and AP-3C aircraft.
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| 6 Aug 2025 | Maritime SEA1788 Ph0 – Young Endeavour Replacement Young Endeavour II (2) Sail Training Ship
SEA1788 Ph0 Young Endeavour Replacement – Birdon Pty Ltd – AIC Public Plan (PDF, 321.21 KB) |
| 23 Jun 2025 | Aerospace AIR6500 Phase 1 (AIR6500-1) Lockheed Martin Australia was selected as the Strategic Partner to provide sovereign design, development, installation, integration and support of the Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS) for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). JABMS is a joint ‘system-of-systems’ that will connect disparate ADF systems and platforms, across all domains, into a cohesive 21st century operational environment. JABMS synchronises air and missile defence operations, improves situational awareness and enhances the speed of decision-making to protect Australian forces against current and emerging air and missile threats.
AIR6500 Phase 1 (AIR6500-1) – Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd – AIC Public Plan (PDF, 244.05 KB) |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Maritime Hunter Class Frigate Program ASC Shipbuilding will be providing the framework for the design and build of 6 next-generation anti-submarine warfare frigates for the Royal Australian Navy. With a 30-year life span, the Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) is a significant opportunity to advance Australia’s sovereign shipbuilding capability and create long-term prospects for Australian industry.
Hunter Class Frigate Program - ASC Shipbuilding - AIC Public Plan (PDF, 246.46 KB) |
| 9 Apr 2025 | Land LAND8113 PH2 Multi Mission Phased Array Radar (MMPAR) CEA have been engaged by the Commonwealth of Australia to fulfil the target acquisition and integration requirements of Army’s Joint Fires projects under LAND 8113 Ph2 – Multi Mission Phased Array Radar (MMPAR) Project.
LAND8113 PH2 Multi Mission Phased Array Radar - CEA Technologies - AIC Public Plan (PDF, 127.87 KB) |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Maritime Regional Maintenance Provider – West Babcock has been contracted as the Regional Maintenance Provider – West (RMP-W), supporting sustainment activities across multiple classes of vessels. The Products Being Supported by RMP-W include Anzac Class Frigate Helicopter, Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel, and Supply Class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment. RMP-W provides maintenance management and technical services including developing, programming, coordinating, and verifying maintenance delivery to meet demand. Robust, reliable, and resilient supply chain in the Western Region. Standardisation and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of sustainment delivery and Local industry to support the continued development of sovereign sustainment capability overtime.
Regional Maintenance Provider – West - Babcock - AIC Public Plan (PDF, 261.54 KB) |
| 5 Feb 2025 | Maritime SEA1442 Phase 4 – Maritime Communications Modernisation Project SEA1442 is a multi-phased Program that will enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s maritime communications capability in support of the Australian Defence Force’s Network Centric Warfare (NCW) concept. Under the contract between Leonardo UK (formerly Selex ES) and the Commonwealth for SEA1442 Phase 4, Leonardo will design, develop, integrate and install the mission system in the ANZAC class ships, develop and deliver the associated support system, and sustain the delivered capability.
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| 16 Dec 2024 | Maritime Defence Maritime Assurance Program (DMAP) Damen Shipyards Gorinchem BV has been contracted to construct and delivery two (ASD) 2111, Harbour Tugs.
Defence Maritime Assurance Program - Damen Shipyards Gorinchem BV - AIC Public Plan (PDF, 137.32 KB) |