MH-60R Seahawk Romeo was acquired from the US Navy through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The capability consists of 23 MH-60R Seahawk Romeos 2 mission simulators Static maintenance training aircraft wide range of aircrew and maintenance part task trainers. The fleet of MH-60R Seahawk…

AIR6502 Phase 1 Medium Range Ground Based Air Defence As a component to the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) Integrated Air and Missile Defence Program, the Medium Range Ground Based Air Defence project will deliver a ground-based, middle-layer, area air defence capability, designed to deter, deny…

The project provides acquisition and support services for the Nulka active missile decoy capability; the replacement Electronic Support  capability for the ANZAC Ship class and a range of communications electronic support and specialist signals intelligence capabilities. Content is current as…

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will purchase new, smart sea mines to reinvigorate Defence’s maritime mining capability. The sea mines can be deployed from submarines, ships and aircraft. The Force Structure Plan 2020 announced Australia would improve its capability options through new…

HMAS Arunta has sailed with its newly installed Maritime Communications Modernisation capability, delivered under SEA1442 Phase 4.   A multi-phased program for the enhancement of the Royal Australian Navy's maritime communications capability to address obsolescence and improve communications…

The Lead-in Fighter fleet consists of 33 Hawk 127 aircraft and associated ground and support systems. The Hawk 127 fleet and associated training systems is supported by the Tactical Fighter Systems Program Office (TFSPO) at RAAF Base Williamtown. BAE Systems Australia provides sustainment support…

Defence has contracted Hanwha Defence Australia to deliver and support 129 locally built Redback infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army. The total value of the project is approximately $7 billion dollars, representing the single largest investment in Army capability to date. The…

The KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is a heavily modified Airbus A330 airliner that enables Air Force to conduct air-to-air refuelling and provide strategic air lift.  It features advanced communication and navigation systems, and an electronic warfare self-protection system. The Air…

The AIR2025 Phase 6 project will deliver a comprehensive redesign and upgrade of the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN). JORN consists of three high-frequency radars located at Longreach, Queensland, Alice Springs, Northern Territory and Laverton, Western Australia with an operations centre…

The Australian Government approved project AIR 6000 Phase 2A/2B to acquire 72 F-35A Lightning II aircraft, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter, along with associated weapons, spares, support equipment, and infrastructure. Australia’s F-35A fleet has replaced the F/A-18A/B Hornet. The F-35A…

Joint Data Networks enhances command and control through the timely distribution and management of tactical and intelligent data between aircraft, ships, vehicles and ground nodes in order to improve situational awareness.

The project provides systems to protect against Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices, equipment for Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams, Search, Neutralisation and Exploitation capabilities. Defence is in collaboration with Australian industry and capability will be delivered through the…

The Defence Strategic Review describes an enhanced, all-domain Integrated Air and Missile Defence capability as critical to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). A foundational element of Defence’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence capability is the Joint Air Battle Management System being delivered…

The Improved Embarked Logistics Support Helicopter Project (SEA9100 Phase 1) will expand and rationalise the Royal Australian Navy’s support and logistics helicopter fleet through the Foreign Military sales acquisition of additional MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.  The Project will acquire 12…

On 14 December 2018, Defence signed the Head Contract with ASC Shipbuilding Pty Ltd (now known as BAE Systems Maritime Australia, a subsidiary of BAE Systems Australia Ltd) to build the Hunter Class frigates (HCF) under Project SEA 5000 Phase 1. On 20 June 2024, Defence amended and signed the Head…

The Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) provides a rotary wing training capability for Navy and Army aircrew to meet the future rotary training needs of the Australian Defence Force.  The training system consists of: 15 Airbus EC-135T2+ helicopters 3 full flight simulators 2 tactical…

CA17 manages Defence’s in-service Light and Lightweight Capability, which currently consists of 2,257 Mercedes Benz G–Wagons, and 1,921 Haulmark Trailers. The fleet comprises 11 vehicle variants and 2 trailer types. The capability supports the ‘Raise, Train and Sustain’ requirements of the…

The project delivers a modernised Geospatial Support System for the joint land force, capable of collecting, managing, analysing and disseminating geospatial data and imagery. This further enables and improves rapid terrain understanding and situational awareness, navigation, and mission management…

The General Service B-vehicle fleet comprises a broad range of light and medium/heavy wheeled vehicles used by the Australian Defence Force (ADF), consisting of approximately 2,900 assets. Most vehicles in the B-vehicle fleet are being progressively replaced under LAND 121 and JNT 2097. Land Rover…

Petrol, oil and lubricant products are procured under long-term contracts and provided to Defence operational and support elements and visiting foreign forces. The Fuels Technical Regulatory and Quality Control Framework is maintained for the conduct of Services’ operations along with technical…

The project will deliver a mounted force level electronic warfare capability in support of the Land Force Commander. The project  will build on the Protected Mobility Vehicles. The project is scoped to provide tactical electronic warfare systems mounted and vehicle capabilities as well as…

Project AIR5431 Phase 2, Fixed Defence Air Traffic Control Surveillance Sensors (FDATCSS), will introduce 9 new fixed Air Traffic Control (ATC) sensors and three independent Automatic Dependant Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) ground stations. The fixed ATC sensor system is made up of a mix of sensor…

Twenty-four F/A-18F Block II Super Hornet aircraft are operated by 82 Wing in support of air combat capability requirements. The Super Hornet achieved Final Operational Capability in December 2012. The Super Hornet aircraft continue to be updated via a spiral upgrade program that ensures Australia'…

The Classic Hornet fleet originally consisted of 57 F/A-18A (single seat) and 18 F/A-18B (dual seat) aircraft. Four aircraft were lost through flying accidents (between 1987 and 1992) reducing the fleet to 71 aircraft.  The Planned Withdrawal Date of the Classic Hornet fleet is December 2021.…

The AIR5431 Phase 1 Project is delivering a Deployable Defence Air Traffic Management and Control System (DDATMCS) comprising 2 mobile systems and one larger transportable system. Each of the three systems are made up of a mix of surveillance radars, shelters, Project Land 121 vehicles and…

The Communications Security (COMSEC) Remediation project will remediate selected Australian Defence Force radios and encryption devices to meet upcoming algorithm obsolescence. This will ensure ongoing availability of secure communications in support of Defence operations, including through…

The project provides the capability to plan and conduct military activities, meet interoperability and international obligations, rely on command, intelligence, geospatial support and related products and systems. These systems consist of hardware and software configured primarily to provide…

There are a number of projects being delivered under the Collins Class Submarine Program.  Life of Type Extension Project number: SEA1450 Phase 1 The Life of Type Extension project is one part of the long-term plan to assure an enduring, potent and credible submarine capability. When…

The CH-47F Chinook is a versatile, twin-engine, tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter. It has a top speed of 170 knots and is faster than many contemporary utility or attack helicopters. Chinook’s primary role includes troop movements, logistics, battlefield support and assistance to the community…

AIR 8000 Phase 2 was approved to replace the retired Caribou capability and provide the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with an enhanced intra-theatre and regional airlift capability through acquisition of a fleet of ten Light Tactical Fixed Wing aircraft. The C-27J Spartan is based on the original…