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Appendix C: Top 30 Acquisition Projects by 2016-17 Forecast Expenditure
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Appendix C: Top 30 Acquisition Projects by 2016-17 Forecast Expenditure
Table 71: Top 30 Projects by 2016-17 Forecast Expenditure (Gross Plan) (Continued) 
Top 30 Major Project Descriptions Aerospace DomainMaritime Patrol and Response Aircraft System – AIR 7000 Phase 2 Prime Contractor: United States Navy (USN), under a cooperative program. Boeing is the USN prime contractor. The project is delivering twelve P-8A Poseidon aircraft and the associated through-life support infrastructure as partial replacement of the AP-3C Orion. During 2016-17, the first two RAAF P-8A Poseidon aircraft will be delivered, and are expected to enter RAAF service in 2016 and 2017 respectively. The aircraft will be utilised to commence the Initial Operational Test and Evaluation program, which will progressively expand the operational roles performed by the RAAF P-8A. The first two (of three) Mobile Tactical Operations Centres will also be delivered, and connected to the Defence Single Information Environment. The through-life support infrastructure required to enable initial P-8A operations will be delivered during 2016-17, including support and test equipment, spares and the necessary engineering and logistics information systems. Training of aircrew, maintenance crews and Mobile Tactical Operations Centres crews will continue in the USA. Growler Airborne Electronic Attack – AIR 5349 Phase 3 Prime Contractor: United States Navy (USN), through a number of FMS cases (USN prime contractors the Hornet Industry Team consisting of Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon and General Electric). This project will deliver an Airborne Electronic Attack Capability based on the EA-18G Growler platform, including the ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System, anti-radiation captive training missiles, additional air-to-air missiles, simulators and EW (Electronic Warfare) Training Ranges. Aircrew and maintenance training will also be delivered. During 2016-17, EA-18G Growler aircraft, threat jamming systems, stores and equipment will be delivered to Australia. Logistics and operational support systems will be established to achieve State registration of the aircraft. Australian based initial operations will commence. An Initial Operational Test and Evaluation program, including live fire of missiles, will be conducted at Ranges in the United States.
The project is approved to acquire 72 F-35A JSF aircraft and supporting elements to form three operational squadrons and one training squadron. During 2016-17 Australian F-35A pilot training will continue at the International Pilot Training Centre at Luke Air Force Base Arizona, US where the first two Australian F-35A aircraft are currently deployed. Other major activities will include:
Major risks to the program include:
AIR 6000 required facilities at RAAF Base Williamtown are currently on schedule. RAAF Base Tindal facilities are expected to be delivered ahead of schedule. Future Naval Aviation Combat System (MH-60R Seahawk Romeo) – AIR 9000 Phase 8 Prime Contractor: Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin through United States Foreign Military Sale cases from United States Navy. The 24 MH-60R Seahawk ‘Romeo’ helicopters being acquired by the project will replace the current fleet of 16 S-70B-2 Seahawk ‘Classic’ helicopters. The acquisition of the Romeos will enable the Navy to provide eight helicopters concurrently embarked in Anzac Class Frigates and the new Hobart Class Destroyers. The remainder will be based at HMAS Albatross, New South Wales, conducting training and maintenance. The project remains on schedule and budget. During 2016-17 the final three aircraft will be delivered to the Navy, bringing the total number of aircraft in inventory to 24. The final aircraft is scheduled for delivery in early 2016-17. The main focus in 2016-17 will be the delivery of additional aircrew and maintenance training devices and providing sufficient stores and equipment to support the increasing number of flights at sea. The first of two tranches of Australian Unique Modifications have been prototyped and tested by the United States Navy. These modifications will be progressively retrofitted into the Australian Romeo fleet over the period to 2020.
The Helicopter Aircrew Training System being delivered through this project will provide a new joint training system to prepare Navy and the Army aircrew for conversion to operational helicopter types. The Joint Helicopter School will be located in Nowra, New South Wales. The project will replace the current training systems based on Squirrel and Kiowa helicopters. The acquisition of 15 EC135 helicopters, associated synthetic training systems, courseware, training services and a new training facility at HMAS Albatross, New South Wales, will enable the training of up to 130 military aircrew candidates per year with the first course commencing in 2018. During 2016-17 Boeing Defence Australia will take delivery of all 15 helicopters and the majority of the synthetic training devices which will be installed in the new training facilities. This equipment will facilitate continued courseware development and verification, and training for the initial cadre of aircrew instructors, in preparation for Initial Materiel Release in late 2017. Despite an aggressive schedule, the facilities program remains on schedule. The managing contractor has successfully employed innovative techniques and practices to deliver critical infrastructure on time, reducing the risk to the capability delivery schedule. The project is approximately six months behind schedule in the design of the total training system. The Project Team and Prime Contractor remain focussed on schedule recovery to ensure training commences in 2018. Multi-Role Helicopter (MRH90) – AIR 9000 Phase 2 Prime Contractor: Airbus Group Australia Pacific (formerly Australian Aerospace). Project AIR 9000 Phase 2, 4 and 6 is acquiring a total of 47 Multi Role Helicopters (MRH90) for the Army and the Navy: Phase 2 acquires 12 MRH90 for an additional Army air mobile squadron; Phase 4 replaces the Black Hawk fleet; and Phase 6 replaces Navy Sea Kings. During 2016-17, the project is scheduled to accept all but the final production aircraft, bringing the total number of aircraft to 46; the final aircraft will be delivered in July 2017. The retrofit program, which upgraded the first 13 production aircraft to the mature contracted configuration, delivered the final aircraft four months ahead of schedule in April 2016. The Project focus will continue on the provision of the capabilities required to enable achievement of the remaining operational milestones in the lead-up to Final Operational Capability in 2021. The key risks for the project are associated with the remediation of technical, role equipment and supportability issues required for the achievement of operational milestones. Additional KC-30A MRTT – AIR 7403 Phase 3 Prime Contractor: Airbus Defence and Space. Air 7403 Phase 3 will acquire two additional KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft to increase the existing fleet of KC-30A MRTTs from five to seven aircraft. During 2016-17 the first aircraft will complete conversion in the Airbus Defence and Space conversion facility in Madrid, Spain, with delivery planned for mid 2017. The second aircraft is scheduled to commence conversion in May 2016.
This project will deliver interoperability compliance upgrades to the E 7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft and its associated support systems. During 2016-17, this project will progress the design and development of mission computing and Identification Friend or Foe changes for delivery on two aircraft in 2018-19. This project will also develop design options for additional interoperability upgrades for future project approval consideration by Government.
This project is acquiring ten C-27J ‘Spartan’ Joint Cargo Aircraft and three years interim support to replace the retired Caribou. Four aircraft have been accepted by the Commonwealth. Two aircraft have been delivered to 35 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, New South Wales, with two aircraft located in the United States to support aircrew and maintainer training. During 2016-17 the project will: continue establishment of logistic support arrangements at RAAF Base Richmond, continue delivery of aircraft, plan for a longer term training solution and conduct 35 Squadron Operation Test and Evaluation to support Initial Operational Capability (end 2016). Work will also continue on preparations for the aircraft structural fatigue test and procurement of training aids.
AIR 5428 Phase 1 will establish a new Pilot Training System for the Australian Defence Force. AIR5428 will replace existing training aircraft and acquire synthetic training systems, an enhanced curriculum and training media. The planned withdrawal date of the current advanced training aircraft (PC-9/A) is December 2019. During 2016-17, this project will deliver four PC-21 training aircraft, and two flight training simulators. The associated learning environment will be near completion which will enable Air Force to commence validation of training material at RAAF Base East Sale. Air Force will also continue training of flying instructors in preparation for commencement of Pilot Training System operation in 2018-2019.
Under Foreign Military Sales cases with the United States Navy, the project has procured the Super Hornet capability. Phase 1 continues to provide residual spares and support minor project activity including weapons integration. The focus for 2016-17 will be the continued identification of additional Super Hornet support requirements associated with the revised Planned Withdrawal Date.
This project will deliver an upgraded Lead-In Fighter Training System which includes an upgrade to the fleet of 33 Hawk 127 aircraft; procurement of new full mission simulators; and procurement of additional Air Combat Manoeuvring Instrumentation pods. In accordance with the re-baselined schedule, during 2016-17 the project will conduct the final phase of flight testing and seek full Service Release of the capability. The project will also commence full rate fleet modification to support Initial Operating Capability and Final Operational Capability. The key risks for this project are the delivery of the final aircraft software load with acceptable level of integrity, maturity of the fleet modification process and implementation of the operational support system. Joint DomainBattlespace Communications System (Land) Ph2B - JP 2072 Phase 2B Prime Contractor: Boeing Defence Australia. The project will provide the Army with a deployable, wideband communications backbone by replacing the existing Battlefield Telecommunications Network with an enhanced deployable network capability. A complementary support system will also be established. Contracts were signed with Boeing Defence Australia on 3 September 2015 for both acquisition and support of the capability. Boeing completed the System Requirements Review and Systems Design Review by early 2016 and have demonstrated prototypes of key elements of the capability. The focus of development in 2016-17 is preparation for the Preliminary Design Review in late 2016. The key risk for the project is the contractor coordinating and integrating the development of multiple sub-elements of the capabilities.
This project will replace the aging instrumentation at the Woomera Test Range which is used to conduct Defence Test and Evaluation and Research and Experimentation activities. The Woomera Test Range consists of the Woomera Prohibited Area and the Woomera Restricted Airspace, and occupies an area of approximately 124,000 square kilometres in remote South Australia. The Woomera Test Range will continue to be operated by Air Force with operational maintenance and deeper level maintenance to be conducted by the support contractor. The selected contractor, acting as a Prime System Integrator, will supply the Mission and Support systems and the first five years of support. Rolling wave extensions to the Support Contract beyond the first five years of support will awarded subject to satisfactory performance. The key activities planned for 2016-17 are the System Requirements Review, System Definition Review and Preliminary Design Review. The most significant risk concerning late handover of the facilities and infrastructure works has been partially mitigated by the use of mobile sensors integrated into a mobile Range Control Centre instead of the fixed Range Control Centre.
This project will upgrade the communications capability of the Anzac class frigates. The modernised capability will include improved communications management systems, secure voice and tactical intercom systems; secure switching, tactical radio systems, and a high data rate line of sight capability. Shore based integration and training systems will also be provided. In 2016-17 the project will complete system-level design and finalise system-level integration in preparation for first of class installation. A system demonstration will be conducted in a shore environment prior to detailed design review and the initial installation will be aligned with the Anzac class Life Of Type Assurance Program. The key risk for this project is the completion of system-level and integration testing to allow the initial installation to occur as scheduled. Other risks include timely availability of the ships for installation, other system installations across the Anzac class frigates concurrent with this project’s installation, system of systems integration of the modernised communication system, and integration into the complex electromagnetic environment of the Anzac class frigates. Civil Military Air Traffic Management System (CMATS) – AIR 5431 Phase 3 Prime Contractor: Not in Contract. This project will provide the Defence element of a single national Civil Military Air Traffic Management System being progressed jointly under the OneSKY Australia program with Airservices Australia. Airservices is the lead agency for OneSKY. The joint project will provide operational benefits and efficiencies for military and civil airspace users, and reduced acquisition and support costs for Airservices and Defence. The Defence scope element includes 12 Air Traffic Management automation systems, communications infrastructure, training systems and Defence’s share of a Joint Software Support Facility. Advance Work Supply Arrangements have been active with the preferred tenderer, Thales Australia, since February 2015 to allow critical path activities to be progressed ahead of the main contracts. During 2016-17, negotiations with the preferred contractor to bring the capability, cost and schedule of this complex project within the parameters agreed by Government at Second Pass will continue with a view to entering into the acquisition and sustainment contracts by the end of 2016. Remediation of Land Tactical Electronic Warfare – DEF 500 Phase 1 Prime Contractor: Thales Australia for the major Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle Integration contract. This project will acquire new and upgrade existing Electronic Warfare capabilities for Army. These capabilities are:
The project will conduct a coordinated acquisition strategy encompassing all of the five capability lines to ensure “whole of systems” delivery. Preference has been given to off-the-shelf products that are technically mature and systems that have interface commonality with existing Army Electronic Warfare capabilities. This will ensure compatibility and interoperability. The Initial Operational Capability is scheduled for 2017-18 and the Full Operational Capability is scheduled for 2019-20. Across 2016-17 the project will:
The key risk for this project is delay in the contract execution for the Manpack Electronic Warfare systems may possibly have flow on affects to:
Battlefield Command Systems – LAND 75 Phase 4 Prime Contractor: Elbit Systems Limited. This project will continue to digitise and enhance the Command, Control and Communications systems for land tactical forces. In 2016-17 the project will complete all the required vehicle installations of the Battle Management System. The project will also finalise first to second pass risk reduction activities that will generate the information required for a future project approval consideration by government. The key risk for this project is the complexity of systems integration of the Battle Management System into other related systems that are either in development or in use within the ADF. Improved Tactical Electronic Support Capability for ANZAC Class – SEA 1448 Phase 4A Prime Contractor: Harris Corporation following acquisition of Exelis in June 2015. This project will provide the Anzac class frigates with a replacement tactical Electronic Support mission system for improved passive situational awareness and early threat warning. The project includes the provision of Electronic Support mission system emulators for training and a shore-based support segment for Electronic Support mission system reprogramming. The project successfully completed first of class system installation and at sea trials in August 2015. Delivery of production systems and installation of the capability across the Anzac class will continue throughout 2016-17.
This project will deliver approximately 2,700 medium and heavy vehicles in an array of variants, including recovery trucks, integrated load handling systems and flatbeds, in both protected and unprotected configurations. To complement the acquisition, 3,845 modules and flatracks will be supplied and approximately 1,700 trailers will also be acquired to enhance the payload carrying capacity During 2016-17, this project will be transitioning from detailed design and verification to production and delivery of the capability to Defence. In quarter one 2017, the project will begin the first delivery of vehicles, trailers and modules to Army units. The key risk for the project remains the performance of various systems during verification to meet the Commonwealth’s requirements. Enhanced F88- LAND 125 Phase 3C Prime Contractor: Thales Australia. Land 125 Phase 3C will deliver the Enhanced F88 rifle and a suite of Surveillance and Target Acquisition ancillaries including an enhanced day sight and thermal and image intensifier sights. A contract for the production of 30,000 Enhanced F88 rifles, 2,277 Grenade Launcher Attachments, repair parts and training aids was signed in July 15. Deliveries commenced in August 2015 and continue in accordance with the schedule. Contracts for the surveillance and target acquisition ancillaries were signed through seven standing offer deeds by November 2015 and deliveries commenced in February 2016. The delivery of all ancillary devices is scheduled to occur ahead of the original schedule. The Introduction Into Service of the Land 125 Phase 3C capability is scheduled to commence in July 2016. The key risk for the project is late delivery of systems from the surveillance and target acquisition ancillaries’ manufacturers. Overlander Program (Phase 4) - LAND 121 Phase 4 Prime Contractor: Thales Australia. This project will deliver 1,100 Protected Mobility Vehicles – Light (‘Hawkei’) for command, liaison, utility and reconnaissance roles. In addition, approximately 1050 companion trailers will be acquired to enhance payload carrying capacity. The Hawkei balances requirements for survivability, mobility, payload, communications, useability and sustainability; providing a high level of protection against blast and ballistic threats, with the mobility to enable operations in high risk areas. During 2016-17, this project will be conducting reliability trials and other capability requirements testing on pilot vehicles and trailers, prior to finalising contractor designs for the build of low rate initial production vehicles. The key risk for the project is the performance of the vehicles during capability requirements verification, particularly in the areas of reliability and survivability. Enhancements to Special Operations Capability – JP 2097 Phase 1B Prime Contractor: Special Operations Vehicle - Commando capability: Supacat Pty Ltd; Suite of selected communication systems to meet networked requirements: Harris Corporation; Mobile communications capability: Northrop Grumman M5 Network Security; Special Operations Vehicle - Support capability: Jankel Armouring Ltd. This project will enhance the ADF’s special operations land mobility and networked special operations capabilities. The land mobility component will deliver 89 special operations vehicles for commando operations and 22 special operations vehicles for support. The networked special operations component will deliver a range of command, control, communications, computing and intelligence sub-systems to meet special operations needs. During 2016-17, this project will complete the delivery of 32 special operations vehicles for commando operations to meet the initial operating capability requirement, provide a range of equipment to deliver a high frequency patrol radio capability and deliver 156 diveable radios. The key risks for this project are: achieving the technical and accreditation requirements for the mobile information and communications technology capability; and meeting the reliability requirements to maintain the schedule for the Special Operations Vehicle -Commando. Enhanced Gap Crossing Capability - LAND 155 Phase 1 Prime Contractor: This project is managed using a Managing Contractor model: Jacobs Pty Ltd. The major bridging suppliers are: Floating Bridge System (FBS) General Dynamics European Land Systems – Germany; Bridge Erection Propulsion Boats – Life of Type Extension: Birdon Pty Ltd; Modular Bridging System: WFEL Ltd; Rapid Emplacement Bridges: WFEL Ltd; and Footbridge: Israeli Military Industries Systems. This project will provide land forces with the ability to cross a range of wet and dry gaps in support of combat operations and will comprise of combat bridging that will remain in place for a limited time and can then be redeployed forward to maintain support to the manoeuvre force. During 2016-17, this project will complete acceptance testing and evaluation for the Floating Bridge System and the Footbridge. The key risk for this project is to schedule; due to a possibility that personnel will not be available to support testing at critical project milestone points. Direct Fire Support Weapons – Land 40 Phase 2 Prime Contractor: NIOA Nominees Pty Ltd. This project is providing two new direct fire support weapon capabilities into service: the 84mm M3 Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle with a Heavy Weapon Thermal Sight which has been delivered and the Light Weight Automatic Grenade Launcher component. The Light Weight Automatic Grenade Launcher Acquisition and Support contracts were signed in June 2015. The first systems will be delivered in August 2016 with the majority of systems received by end of July 2017. The key risk for the project is late delivery of systems from the manufacturer. Additional Lightweight Towed Howitzers and Capability Assurance Program – LAND 17 Phase 1C1 Prime Contractor: The M777A2 Lightweight Towed Howitzers are contracted through a Foreign Military Sales Case with the United States. This project has provided an additional 19 M777A2 Lightweight Towed Howitzers and will provide a range of additional elements necessary to deliver the full capability, such as storage modules, local area defence weapons, range instrumentation and material handling equipment. During 2016-17, this project will deliver up to 4000 Course Correcting Fuses, a 155mm gun and ammunition testing system, instrumentation for the Joint Proof and Experimental Unit, 16 forklifts and 12 tow motors. The key risk for this project is potential technical difficulties in the design and development of the gun and ammunition testing system. Soldier Enhancement Version 2 – Survivability – LAND 125 Phase 3B Prime Contractor: Load Carriage Equipment: Australian Defence Apparel; Protection Equipment (Body Armour): Craig International Ballistics; Tiered Combat Helmets:
Combat Hearing Protection:
Known collectively as the Soldier Combat Ensemble (SCE), the project is delivering modernised individual soldier survivability capabilities including enhanced body armour and helmets, individual load carriage equipment, eye protection and hearing protection. The equipment is being delivered in three tranches of approximately 7,000 sets in each tranche over the period 2015 to 2017. In 2016-2017, the second tranche of equipment will be rolled out to Army’s 3rd Brigade and Air Force units in Townsville, Army supporting brigade units throughout Australia, and various RAN ships. In the first quarter of 2017, supplier deliveries will occur to support the third tranche of equipment requirements. Defence is implementing in parallel the SCE Modernisation Plan to address Army, Navy and Air Force units not provisioned under LAND 125 Phase 3B. This acquisition will leverage off the extant LAND 125 Phase 3B standing offers. The key risk for this project is late supplier deliveries to support second and third tranche SCE requirements. Maritime DomainAir Warfare Destroyer Program - SEA 4000 Phase 3 Prime Contractor: The AWD Alliance. The Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) program will deliver three Hobart class AWDs and support system to the Navy under an alliance-based contracting arrangement between ASC AWD Shipbuilder Pty Ltd, Raytheon Australia Pty Ltd and the Government, represented by the Department of Defence. During 2016-17, this project is expected to achieve a number of key milestones including commencement of sea trials and the provision acceptance of Ship 01, Hobart; and float off and the start of Combat System Light Off for Ship 02, Brisbane. The consolidation of Ship 03, Sydney, will continue throughout the year. As part of the long term arrangements for AWD Reform, Navantia is providing an expert shipbuilding management team in the ASC shipyard. The key challenges for this project are to increase shipyard productivity, ensure the most efficient use of resources, and manage costs effectively.
Project SEA1439 Phase 5B2 will modernise the communications and electronic warfare systems in the Collins class submarines. The project is to be delivered in two stages; Stage 1 will specifically address communications and electronic warfare equipment obsolescence and was approved by Government in June 2015. The first replacement communications and electronic warfare suites are scheduled to be delivered for installation in mid 2017. Stage 2 will provide additional capabilities including wideband satellite communications, and is scheduled for Second Pass in 2016-17.
This project was given approval in March 2016. This project seeks to address obsolescence and capability deficiencies in the Collins class sonar system and establish an ongoing capability assurance program. Approved scope includes:
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