Deployable Defence Air Traffic Management and Control System

The Deployable Defence Air Traffic Management and Control System (DDATMCS) capability will comprise three systems, and is a mix of mobile and transportable surveillance radars, shelters, vehicles and associated electronic systems.

The DDATMCS will replace the Transportable Air Surveillance Radar (TASR) which is currently in service with the Royal Australian Air Force.

Deliverable

Original Planned

Achieved / Forecast

Notes

Project Year of Commencement

Sep 2014

Sep 2014

Government Approval

Initial Materiel Release (IMR) Air Force

Dec 2017

Feb 2022

Prime Contractor schedule delays.

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) Air Force

Aug 2018

May 2022

Prime Contractor schedule delays.

Final Materiel Release (FMR) Air Force

Jan 2019

Sep 2022

Prime Contractor schedule delays.

Final Operational Capability (FOC) Air Force

Aug 2019

Apr 2023

Prime Contractor schedule delays.

Content is current as at December 2020.