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Appendix F : Top 30 Sustainment Products by 2016-17 Forecast Expenditure
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Appendix F : Top 30 Sustainment Products by 2016-17 Forecast Expenditure
Top 30 Sustainment Product Descriptions Aerospace DomainAerospace Systems DivisionThe Aerospace Systems Division (ASD) provides through-life support to fixed wing aircraft types including the F/A-18A/B Hornet and F/A-18F Super Hornet, Hawk 127, E-7A Wedgetail (Airborne Early Warning and Control), AP-3C Orion, C-17A Globemaster III, KC-30A (Multi-Role Tanker/Transport), C-130J Hercules, PC9 , Special Purpose Aircraft, B300 and the Heron Unmanned Aerial System. Aerospace Systems Division also provides through-life support to a number of advanced flight simulators and ground support equipment fleets. The high priority sustainment tasks remain the support of operational deployments, including F/A-18A Hornet, F/A-18F Super Hornet, E-7A Wedgetail and KC-30A employed by Air Force in Operation Okra and strategic lift (C-17A Globemaster III, C-130J Hercules) supporting Middle East operations and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief events. The key challenges for ASD in 2016-17 are supporting ageing platforms (AP-3C Orion, F/A-18A/B Hornet, PC9) whilst concurrently introducing new/ replacement capabilities (P8 Poseidon, F/A-18G Growler, PC21 Pilot Training System), supporting operations in the Middle East and implementing reforms associated with the First Principles Review. During 2016-17, the major objectives for sustainment include:
Aerospace ProductsE-7A Airborne Early Warning and Control System – CAF20 The Airborne Early Warning and Control weapon system comprises six aircraft, associated simulators and software laboratories. Boeing Defence Australia as the prime contracting partner together with Boeing Defence Systems, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation and British Aerospace Engineering Systems Australia provide a performance based support arrangement for engineering, training, supply support and maintenance in order to support the capability. During 2016-17 the focus will be on the annual performance activities with Boeing Defence Australia and the industry partners which will reform organisational arrangements within both the industry elements and the Commonwealth. The reforms will provide more efficient working arrangements as well as reviewing the maintenance arrangements of the platform through the fleet planning activities. There will also be a focus to optimise supply support arrangements for operations.
The F/A-18 Classic Hornet fleet and associated support materiel is sustained by Tactical Fighter System Program Office (TFSPO). TFSPO is supported through multiple CASG organisations, Air Force workshops and contracted industry partners. The concurrent sustainment of Operation OKRA and in country flying rate of effort has matured. The sustainment of the ageing fleet is challenged by structural integrity and parts obsolescence issues whilst maintaining ongoing capability development to meet operational requirements. Contract development and consultation with industry partners for the life of type sustainment and future disposal development of the Hornet Fleet planned for 2021-22 is a primary focus for 2016-17. F/A-18F Super Hornet Weapon System – CAF21 Twenty-four F/A-18F Block II Super Hornet aircraft are operated by 82 Wing Squadron in support of air combat capability requirements. The Super Hornet achieved Final Operational Capability in December 2012. Raise, train and sustain support requirements and operational targets continue to be met. During 2016-17, efforts will focus on the commencement of the Air Combat Electronic Attack Sustainment Contract and the transition of the Growler capability into the Air Combat & Electronic Attack sustainment system. Through 2016-17, the Super Hornet spiral capability upgrades will continue, which include upgrades to aircraft hardware, software and the addition of new weapons.
The Lead-in Fighter fleet consists of 33 Hawk 127 aircraft and associated ground and support systems. BAE Systems Australia Limited provides logistics support for the Hawk 127 fleet under an In Service Support contract. During 2016-17 the focus will be on: ensuring the transfer of Operational Maintenance from Air Force to BAE Systems occurs with minimal impact on capability; finalising the first Award Term extension of the In-Service Support contract; and collaboratively working with BAE Systems and Air Force stakeholders to ensure the introduction of AIR 5438 Phase 1A – Lead-In-Fighter Capability Assurance Program (which requires the fleet of aircraft to be modified) has minimal impact to Air Force Raise/Train/Sustain activities.
The AP-3C fleet consists of 16 aircraft and a range of ground based systems. Airbus Group Australia Pacific, BAE Systems and Raytheon Australia are the key industry partners providing deeper maintenance, engineering and logistics support to the capability. Propulsion System support is provided by Standard Aero Ltd. During 2016-17, the AP-3C fleet will continue to be maintained under the more resource intensive 'safety-by-inspection' program. This program comprises additional targeted airframe structural inspections which are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2016; however, these targeted inspections may still identify damage that requires structural repair and/or replacement. P-3 sustainment will continue to enable achievement of the Raise, Train and Sustain flying program and on operations in northern Australia. Fleet disposal will continue in 2016-17 in accordance with the approved disposal strategy.
The C 130J fleet consists of 12 aircraft and one Level 5 full flight mission simulator. The C 130J is supported by two prime performance based contracts. Airbus Group Australia Pacific provides intermediate and deeper level maintenance, logistics and engineering support for the aircraft, and StandardAero provides similar support for the propulsions system. During 2016-17, the focus will be on completing fleet embodiment of Link 16 and the secure communications systems, fitment of crashworthy loadmaster seating and internal storage panniers to the C 130J fleet, and the development of a new loadmaster and maintainer training device.
The C-17A weapon system comprises eight aircraft and associated training systems. Sustainment is predominately undertaken through a range of Foreign Military Sales arrangements with the United States Air Force. During 2016-17, the focus will be on a range of equipment capability upgrades to the C-17A fleet. Proposals to reform sustainment, training and maintenance support are also being developed. The reforms are intended to result in a better balanced and effective sustainment organisation, exploiting the synergies of a larger Australian fleet following delivery of two additional aircraft in 2015. KC-30A Weapon System – CAF22 The KC-30A weapon system comprises five aircraft and the related training system. The KC-30A capability is completing transition from the project phase to sustainment. All five aircraft will be fully mission capable for air to air refuelling, from pods and boom, and airlift logistics support following completion of the modification program in Q4 2015-16. During 2016-17 the focus will be on generating fully mission capable aircraft and implementing the Contract Reform program that will be completed in Q4 2015-2016. Additionally, a number of reforms to the entire sustainment enterprise will continue to be implemented between the Commonwealth and a number of industry entities supporting the KC-30A. The sustainment organisation is commencing the work required to transition the first additional aircraft into service, which is planned to be achieved in Q4 2016-17. Additionally, CAF22 continues to support the increasing receiver clearances program for conducting air to air refuelling.
The Special Purpose Aircraft consists of two Boeing Business Jets and three Challenger 604 aircraft. These leased aircraft are managed under a total contractor support arrangement with Northrop Grumman Integrated Defence Services. Defence has exercised extension options for the aircraft lease arrangements and has commenced formal market solicitation to acquire the future Special Purpose Aircraft service. During 2016-17, the focus will be on ensuring the continued delivery of the Special Purpose Aircraft capability and finalising the procurement activities to acquire the future Special Purpose Aircraft service. Helicopters Systems DivisionWith the transition of Guided Weapons to the Joint Systems Division completed towards the end of 2015, the Division which was known as the Helicopters, Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems and Guided Weapons Division, has reverted to its former title, the Helicopter Systems Division. The Helicopter Systems Division provides through-life support to eight Army and Navy rotary wing weapons systems and supports Army’s Shadow 200 tactical unmanned aerial system. Support consists of fleet-wide engineering, repair parts, contract management for deeper level maintenance, replacement of ageing and obsolescent equipment, and, where required, disposal activities. The high priority sustainment tasks remain the support of operational deployments, including the embarked Seahawks in Navy ships supporting Operation Manitou and the MRH90 supporting Operation Fiji Assist. The key challenges in 2016-17 will be continuing to improve the performance of the MRH90 and Tiger systems. During 2016-17, the key sustainment objectives include:
Helicopter ProductsMulti Role Helicopter - TLH MRH90 – CA48 During 2016-17, MRH90 production deliveries will expand the fleet to 46 aircraft of the 47 to be acquired. In-Service Support is provided under a prime contract with Airbus Group Australia Pacific (formerly Australian Aerospace). The MRH90 fleet is located at: 5th Aviation Regiment in Townsville, Queensland; Army Aviation Training Centre in Oakey, Queensland; 808 Squadron in Nowra, New South Wales; and Airbus Group Australia Pacific’s deep maintenance facility in Brisbane. Improving aircraft availability is a key focus for 2016-17 and beyond; to that end, a Maintenance Burden Reduction Program will optimise and reduce MRH90 scheduled maintenance. Continual improvement activities associated with technical enabling services and supply/engineering support have been implemented to facilitate timely achievement of key Army and Navy operational capability milestones.
All 22 Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters are in-service in the final mature configuration. In-Service Support is provided under a prime contract with Airbus Group Australia Pacific (formerly Australian Aerospace). Remediation of technical issues associated with aircraft systems has improved weapon system performance and availability. Final Operational Capability for Tiger was declared in March 2016. During 2016-17, activity was focused on refinement and implementation of the through life support arrangements agreed with Airbus Group Australia Pacific in December 2014 which are intended to improve aircraft availability and reduce overall cost of ownership for Defence. Support will also be provided for the development of the Tiger’s amphibious capability for operations in the new Canberra Class Landing Helicopters Dock; first of class flight trials are scheduled for the first quarter of 2017. AIR 9000 Phase 8 - MH-60R – CN35 During 2016-17 production and delivery of Romeo helicopters will complete, with all 24 delivered to Australia by early in FY16-17. The Romeo capability is on schedule to grow to four embarked flights by the first half of FY16-17, with materiel support in place for six flights by the end of FY16-17. Construction of the Maritime Helicopter Support Company maintenance facility is on schedule to open late FY15-16. The first helicopter will be inducted into this facility for deep maintenance early in FY16-17.
Joint DomainJoint Systems DivisionJoint Systems Division provides through-life support to a range of command and control systems, communications, satellites and tactical interoperability systems, airspace surveillance and control systems and electronic warfare systems. The Division also provides and supports all of Defence’s guided and non-guided weapons. Key challenges in 2016-17 include balancing the delivery of the required sustainment outcomes against growth in demand and increased obsolescence with the effective use of available resources. Key objectives for sustainment during 2016-17 include the ongoing support to operations with a focus on Air Task Group guided weapons, counter improvised explosive device measures and secure communications into and across the Middle East area of operations. The transition of new capabilities from acquisition into sustainment and the management of a number of pressing obsolescence issues with legacy systems are also key objectives.
Joint ProductsGuided Weapons – Navy, Army, Air Force – CN38, CA60, CAF33 The ADF’s inventory of guided weapons includes: heavy and light weight torpedoes; air, sea, land and submarine launched missiles; bombs and bomb guidance kits; and mine countermeasure explosive ordnance. During 2016-17, the high priority sustainment tasks will be continuing to provide guided weapons engineering and technical support to units deployed on operations while satisfying the broader raise train and sustain demands for guided weapons. Work will also continue on outsourcing selected guided weapons maintenance, converting and upgrading of the existing missile inventory for the Hobart class destroyers and remediating and upgrading of the Harpoon missile inventory.
The Wide Area Surveillance Capability consists of three Over-The-Horizon-Radars based in Longreach, Queensland; Laverton, Western Australia; and Alice Springs, Northern Territory and is known as the Jindalee Operational Radar Network. The radars are maintained by Lockheed Martin Australia and BAE Systems. The Wide Area Surveillance now also includes Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) surveillance satellite capability. During 2016-17, sustainment effort will: finalise the Defence Fuel Installation Audit remediation activities at remote radar sites; continue High Power Amplifier obsolescence remediation program and continue the over-the-horizon-radar Priority Industry Capability Support Program, which is reducing risk for the next major development program.
The Deployable Command and Intelligence Systems environment comprises a range of hardware and software products to support the command, control and intelligence functions of deployed (land based) Army, Air Force and Navy components. These systems consist of hardware and software configured primarily to provide protected and secret deployable networks of varying sizes and configurations. The 2016-17 focus is on introduction into service of the next generation enhanced deployable Secret and Protected networks for Army, Navy and Air Force. Previous generation systems will be disposed as these new systems are introduced.
Battlespace Communications Systems continue to meet key performance indicators in support of the current generation of Battlespace communications equipment. The 2016-17 focus will be on managing the mature support contract for the Combat Net Radios and working through transition for management of the Tactical Data Radio support contract. Navy Munitions, Army Munitions, Explosive Ordnance - Munitions – CN37, CA59, CAF32 Sustainment of munitions includes:
During 2016-17, the focus will be on:
Land DomainLand Systems DivisionLand Systems Division is responsible for the sustainment of the following land materiel, managed in conjunction with the Navy, the Army, the Air Forces and the Joint Health Command as the Capability Managers:
Key challenges for 2016-17 are to provide reliable and cost effective sustainment options to meet ADF outcomes. Key objectives for sustainment in 2016-17 include:
Land ProductsADF Clothing – CA39 ADF Clothing comprises about 21,000 line items of uniform, footwear and other items supplied by the textile, clothing and footwear industry. During 2016-17, the key activities include:
Commercial Vehicle Fleet – CA19 The Australian Defence Organisation’s Commercial Vehicle Fleet comprises approximately 5,500 Defence owned vehicles and trailers. The fleet ranges from passenger sedans through to heavy rigid trucks and touring coaches. An additional 30 road-train systems are leased under the program. During 2016–17, approximately 900 passenger and light-medium commercial vehicles are scheduled to be replaced. A key priority is to replace the ageing commercial vehicle fleet at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base – Butterworth. This program commenced in 2015–16 and will be completed in 2016–17. In 2016-17, the fleet will continue to focus on reducing the number of vehicles that are beyond their designated life, with an emphasis on improvement of overall utilisation. General Service B Vehicle Fleet – CA45 The B Vehicle Fleet consists of both Light B and Medium/Heavy B vehicles, comprising approximately 7,600 vehicles and trailer variants. Most vehicles are being progressively replaced under Projects Land 121 and JP 2097. Land Rover variants are currently being phased out as the Mercedes Benz G Wagon variants are introduced into service. During 2016-17, the focus for the B Vehicle Fleet will be on the continued phase out of the Land Rover fleet and ensuring that the current in-service ADF General Service vehicle capability continues to meet Capability Manager requirements.
The Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) Fleet consists of 253 vehicles across seven variants, 18 Crew Procedural Trainers and 15 Tyre Maintenance Shelters. Vehicles are currently in service at 2nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armoured Regiment, 2/14 Light Horse Regiment and the School of Armour. During 2016-17, the focus will be on continuing to implement the ASLAV Life of Type Management Plan to address a range of obsolescence issues. The ASLAV Life of Type Management Plan has identified sub-system components, including turret control system elements that require intensive management to ensure the ASLAV capability remains relevant through to its replacement by Land 400.
Once all vehicles are delivered through Land 116 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle in 2016-17, the Protected Mobility Vehicle Fleet will consist of 1052 vehicles in seven variants (Troop, Command, Mortar, Assault Pioneer, Direct Fire Weapon, Ambulance and Air Defence). The vehicles provide protected land mobility to Army combat units and RAAF Airfield Defence Guards. During 2016-17, the focus will be on initial work to standardise the fleet’s configuration. The vehicles will have been delivered across five production periods over 14 years and a selected number of vehicles were modified to varying configurations to meet specific operational requirements. The configuration for each variant type and the priorities for roll out to sustain the capability through to 2030 will be defined. The modifications will be implemented in the longer term in accordance with Defence operational and training priorities and subject to funding priorities.
Maritime DomainMaritime Systems DivisionThe Maritime Systems sustainment concept is to support maritime capability through cost effective materiel design, maintenance engineering and logistic support to platforms, equipment and systems. The provision of these sustainment services is under a structure of System Program Offices that are collocated regionally with the Navy Forces and Groups by ship class, and that manage the delivery of services through a variety of outsourced commercial contracts. Key challenges for sustainment during 2016-17 include:
Maritime ProductsAnzac Class Frigate (FFH) – CN02 The support objective is to maintain the materiel capability of the Anzac Class Frigates through the provision of materiel support and ongoing maintenance of the ships and associated equipment, systems and operator training facilities. During 2016-17, the focus will be on the conduct of the Anti Ship Missile Defence Refit and Upgrade program for HMA Ships Parramatta, Toowoomba and Stuart ; preparations for HMAS Perth Life-of-Type Assurance Program, inclusive of Platform Systems Remediation, SEA 1442 Phase 4 Maritime Communications Modernisation Project , and SEA 1448 Phase 4B Anzac Air Search Radar Replacement; and the execution and operation of the new Warship Asset Management Agreement for total asset management support and better alignment of Industry outputs and performance to Navy requirements.
The support objective is to maintain the materiel capability of the Adelaide Class Frigates through the provision of materiel support and ongoing maintenance of the ships and associated equipment, systems and operator training facilities. During 2016-17, the focus will be on completing the scheduled ship maintenance activities for HMA Ships Darwin, Newcastle, and Melbourne; continuing with the transformation and improvement of the FFG Enterprise (comprised of Navy, CASG and Industry); finalising the disposal of ex-HMAS Sydney in accordance with Government intent for this activity, and the planning for the withdrawal from service of HMAS Darwin in December 2017.
The support objective is to maintain the materiel capability of the Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock ships and the LHD Landing Craft through the provision of materiel support and ongoing maintenance of the ships and associated equipment, systems and operator training facilities. During 2016-17, the focus will be on the completing the scheduled ship maintenance activities for HMA Ships Canberra and Adelaide and fostering the further development of the critical commercial relationships with Australian defence industry partners.
The scope of this product is the sustainment of two Leeuwin Class Hydrographic Ships; four Paluma Class Survey Motor Launches; eight Survey Motor Boats (embarked in the Hydrographic Ships); the Antarctic Survey Vessel; three Tactical Portable Hydrographic Survey Systems; six Basic Portable Hydrographic Survey Systems, and the Laser Airborne Depth Sounder II system. The objective is to provide the materiel availability of the Hydrographic capability to the Navy by meeting materiel availability, seaworthiness, materiel confidence, and sustainment efficiency demands. During 2016-17, the focus will be on continuing with materiel condition assessments and transitioning to the Polysiloxane Haze Grey paint specification. The Survey Motor Launch life-of-type-extension activities will continue as scheduled. The Depth Sounder capability will continue with a technical refresh from the current MKII surveying system to the LADS HD system. Huon Class Mine Hunter Coastal – CN14 The support objective is to maintain the materiel capability of the Huon Class Mine Hunter Coastal vessels and associated training equipment through the provision of materiel support and ongoing maintenance of the in-service ships. During 2016-17, the continued focus will be on increasing activity in sustainment obsolescence aspects leading into the Service Life Extension Project.
This product is to provide for the sustainment of the Armidale Class Patrol Boats and associated support, information management and training Systems. The objective is to provide the materiel availability of the Patrol Boat capability to the Navy, by meeting materiel availability; seaworthiness; materiel confidence, and sustainment efficiency demands. During 2016-17, the focus will be on improving delivery of materiel support and ongoing maintenance of the vessels through a mid-life refit and tendering the in-service support arrangements. CASG and Navy will transition two Austal built, Cape Class Patrol Boats into service for an agreed lease period commencing Quarter 1-2017. AO/AOR Afloat Support – CN43 The support objective is to maintain the material capability of HMA Ships Success and Sirius through the provision of materiel support and ongoing maintenance of the ships and associated equipment and systems. During 2016-17, the focus will be on introducing a new performance based contract for HMAS Success, planning for the next major refit of HMAS Success, and completing the scheduled ship maintenance activity for HMAS Sirius.
SubmarinesCollins Class Submarine – CN10 The Collins Program objective is to sustain the Collins Class Submarine (CCSM) materiel capability (including the associated escape and rescue capability), minimise the logistic costs of ownership, and provide sustainable and cost effective design, engineering and logistics support for platform systems and combat systems, through agreements with industry partners including ASC Pty Ltd (ASC), Raytheon Australia, Thales, BAE Systems, PMB and other providers. The Coles Report into the business of sustaining Australia’s strategic Collins Class Submarine capability of November 2012 has been seminal in catalysing improved submarine availability since 2012, with the attainment of Coles' benchmark availability levels planned to be achieved by 2016-17. In collaboration with Navy and industry (and as recommended by Coles), CASG has established an enterprise approach to the Collins Program which now looks to move 'beyond Coles' with the goals beyond 2016-17 being:
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