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.

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 storage and maintenance facilities to Army.

The project provides Army with a Battle Management System and an integrated Tactical Communications Network to transform command and control of Land Forces into a modern networked system.

The project is the heart of Australia’s Army military digital evolution and comprises of two major sub systems:

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 maximisation of sovereign product, expertise and sustainment.

Content is current as at April 2023.

The product manages the acquisition and sustainment of deployable data and voice communications equipment used by the three services for Command and Control. 

Content is current as at April 2023.

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 combined value of the acquisition and initial support contracts is approximately $4.5 billion dollars.

LAND 400 Phase 2 will modernise Army’s Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability, which will provide mounted support to Defence operations for decades into the future, but most importantly will enhance the safety, security and protection of Australian troops. The Boxer CRV will replace the Australian Light Armoured Vehicle, which has seen extensive operational service since its introduction in 1996.

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 data integrity.

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 Australian Defence Force by transporting personnel, combat supplies, materiel, replacement combat systems as well as evacuating casualties, line laying and providing a platform for Command, Control, Computer, Communication and Intelligence (C4I) systems.

This project acquires and sustains digital command and control support systems that enhance combat power through the Battle Management system. The Battle Management system: