The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Deployable Health Capability Project, JOINT 2060 Phase 3, will replace the ageing deployable clinical care capability with a whole-of-system approach for the provision of health care for Army and Air Force in the land environment.

It will provide an integrated, modular and scalable systems approach to deployable health care ranging from basic primary health care, through to hospital care, including acute treatment and intensive care.

Content is current at November 2025.

This capability will greatly enhance Defence’s extant bulk fuel distribution systems by providing a significantly higher capacity to deploy, distribute, store and mobilise bulk amounts of fuel for aviation and diesel. 

This is planned to support a deployed force and ensure it can continue to operate aircraft, vehicles, and machinery across the spectrum of operations including humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and combat operations.

Content is current at November 2025.

The Bushmaster is a constant four-wheel drive vehicle. It has been designed with a V-shaped armoured hull, which deflects blasts from underneath the vehicle. This capability provides the ability to protect troops inside the vehicle.

The Bushmaster is deployable by Australian Defence Force (ADF) air, road and sea assets and has integrated battle management and communication systems within the vehicle.

The Hawkei provides a high level of protection for soldiers against blast and ballistic threats with superior off-road mobility. It can carry up to 4 troops and will be used to perform reconnaissance, liaison, command and utility roles. Additionally, the Hawkei includes an integral computing system, which is a suite of communications systems including a Battle Management System and radios, operating through a common interface.

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 integrated with effective ongoing sustainment and selected capability enhancements, the Collins Class can be extended by a 10-year operating cycle per platform. 

The Multi Role Helicopter Rapid Replacement Project will acquire 40 UH-60M Black Hawks as a proven and mature utility helicopter to replace Army’s current fleet of MRH90 Taipans.

LAND 4503 Phase 1 Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Replacement will acquire 29 AH-64E Apache helicopters to replace the ARH Tiger.

The aircraft and supporting systems are being acquired through Foreign Military Sales arrangements with the United States Government. This includes:

The Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System Project (LAND129 Phase 3) will replace the RQ-7B Shadow 200 Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) with a new UAS that supports the tactical level intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance requirements of Army’s Combat Brigades.

Insitu Pacific has been selected to deliver the new UAS known as the Integrator. Insitu Pacific will supply:

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 during severe weather events. In June 2022, the Army CH-47F Chinook fleet increased to 14 aircraft.

CA49 encompasses 5 Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UASs) platform types designed to enhance the Australian Defence Force’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. CA49 is expected to grow to approximately 10 platform types by 2025 based on current acquisition program goals.

The Shadow Tactical UAS is a large UAS operated by 20 Regiment Royal Australian Artillery. The Shadow is capable of long-endurance flights and carries advanced sensors for ISR and target acquisition missions.