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.

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:

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.

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 at April 2023.

Defence’s Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) includes space, ground and control segment assets. This includes Protected, Wideband and Narrowband communications satellites and services, ground infrastructure across Australia and overseas, and network management capabilities. The various systems are sustained through arrangements with respective Industry partners and the United States Government.

Content is current as at August 2021.

The Air Battlespace Management product is currently undergoing a significant mid-life refresh. It is system-of-systems consisting of deployable cabins, mobile radar and multiple sensor arrays that draw information from air, land and sea domains. This system-of-systems is designed to provide air battlespace command and control functions at fixed regional operation centres located at RAAF Darwin and RAAF Williamtown and the Battlespace Surveillance Centre at No. 1 Remote Sensor Unit at RAAF Edinburgh.

CA04 sustains the Protected Mobility Vehicle

• Light (Hawkei)
• Protected Mobility Vehicle - Medium (Bushmaster).

Thales Australia Ltd (Thales) has been contracted by Defence for the manufacture and through-life-support of both the Bushmaster and Hawkei vehicles. 

 

The Pilot Training System (PTS) provides the ADF with a fixed-wing pilot training capability. The PTS delivers all aspects of initial Pilot and Qualified Flying Instructor training.

Undergraduate pilots train at No 1 Flying Training School in Victoria and No 2 Flying Training School in Western Australia where they develop the skills and knowledge required to progress onto advanced military aircraft such as:

Based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, the P-8A Poseidon is an important part of Australia's future maritime patrol and response strategy.