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Major Projects Land Combat Development Colonel Tony Luke

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Major Projects Land Combat Development Colonel Tony Luke

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    1. Major Projects Land Combat Development Colonel Tony Luke

    2. Scope General update on Unapproved Projects Cost, Schedule and Scope Projects approaching RFT Defence priorities and concerns Opportunities for Australian Industry

    3. Directorate of Land Combat Development

    4. Combat Support Section LTCOL Tim Griggs - Deputy Director Land 17 Artillery Replacement Project Land 146-1/2 Combat ID Land 19 Ph 7 RBS-70 Enhancement/Replacement

    5. LAND 17 - Artillery Replacement Delivery of a System of Systems is still the central tenet. !st Pass achieved on 14 Feb 06. 2nd pass scheduled for late 08. Capability Options will be confirmed by Govt at First Pass. This will enable the IPT to provide industry with much greater detail on what is being developed from 1st to 2nd Pass. Endorsed option (3) based on Protected SP and LTWT towed platforms. LTWT Towed platform must be capable of a tactical load list configuration of gun, detachment, 40 rounds of ammunition and charge system. FPS V2.0 released for industry comment on 16 Jun 06. Finalisation of FPS and OCD within the next 2 months for solicitation documentation completeion in line with RFT release in Dec 08. Delivery of a System of Systems is still the central tenet. !st Pass achieved on 14 Feb 06. 2nd pass scheduled for late 08. Capability Options will be confirmed by Govt at First Pass. This will enable the IPT to provide industry with much greater detail on what is being developed from 1st to 2nd Pass. Endorsed option (3) based on Protected SP and LTWT towed platforms. LTWT Towed platform must be capable of a tactical load list configuration of gun, detachment, 40 rounds of ammunition and charge system. FPS V2.0 released for industry comment on 16 Jun 06. Finalisation of FPS and OCD within the next 2 months for solicitation documentation completeion in line with RFT release in Dec 08.

    6. LAND 19-7 RBS-70 Enhancement/Replacement After a number of delays,the project finally received 1st pass approval in 2Q 2005. The project is seeking to upgrade a minimum of 5 WLR. The WLR is currently deployed to Iraq as part of AMTG. After a number of delays,the project finally received 1st pass approval in 2Q 2005. The project is seeking to upgrade a minimum of 5 WLR. The WLR is currently deployed to Iraq as part of AMTG.

    7. LAND 146 - Combat Identification Phase 1 will introduce a Coalition compatible CID capability for a Deployable Battle Group in 1BDE. This comprises items such as Thermal recognition panels and IR strobe lights acquired via FMS. The majority of items for Ph 1 have been acquired by DMO mainly through FMS. Delivery through FMS has been problematic delaying delivery of some items. Phase 2 will build on the capability introduced under Phase 1 by extending low tech capability to the wider land force (including Army, Special Forces and Air Force land elements). This Phase also proposes a specialist BMS for Terminal Attack Controllers in Land Command, Special Forces and Air Force. This capability will provide the same equipment as that required for BMS Fires (FO) for Land 17 and leverage from the digital (VMF) upgrade to the F/A-18 aircraft being conducted under project JP2089. Phase 3 will acquire the next generation of Coalition compatible CID capability. This could entail either co-operative or non co-operative technologies and will be informed by the Coalition Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrator (ACTD) program jointly sponsored by NATO ACT and US JFCOM. Phase 2 has a number of opportunities for Australian Industry participation. Competitive tender will be utilised to acquire those items which are not available under the current Phase 1 FMS case (weapon mounted IR torches, thermal panels for the B vehicle fleet are potential examples). The specialist BMS, entitled the Improved Terminal Attack Control (I-TAC) capability, will likely seek a single PSI to deliver the entire system. An important requirement is that the system must currently be in-service with a Coalition partner. It is likely that any PSI would seek to establish local support and repair facilities or utilise existing local capacity. Phase 1 will introduce a Coalition compatible CID capability for a Deployable Battle Group in 1BDE. This comprises items such as Thermal recognition panels and IR strobe lights acquired via FMS. The majority of items for Ph 1 have been acquired by DMO mainly through FMS. Delivery through FMS has been problematic delaying delivery of some items. Phase 2 will build on the capability introduced under Phase 1 by extending low tech capability to the wider land force (including Army, Special Forces and Air Force land elements). This Phase also proposes a specialist BMS for Terminal Attack Controllers in Land Command, Special Forces and Air Force. This capability will provide the same equipment as that required for BMS Fires (FO) for Land 17 and leverage from the digital (VMF) upgrade to the F/A-18 aircraft being conducted under project JP2089. Phase 3 will acquire the next generation of Coalition compatible CID capability. This could entail either co-operative or non co-operative technologies and will be informed by the Coalition Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrator (ACTD) program jointly sponsored by NATO ACT and US JFCOM. Phase 2 has a number of opportunities for Australian Industry participation. Competitive tender will be utilised to acquire those items which are not available under the current Phase 1 FMS case (weapon mounted IR torches, thermal panels for the B vehicle fleet are potential examples). The specialist BMS, entitled the Improved Terminal Attack Control (I-TAC) capability, will likely seek a single PSI to deliver the entire system. An important requirement is that the system must currently be in-service with a Coalition partner. It is likely that any PSI would seek to establish local support and repair facilities or utilise existing local capacity.

    8. Close Combat Section LTCOL John Baird Deputy Director Close Combat LAND 40 Ph 2 Direct Fire Support Weapon LAND 53 Ph 1BR Project NINOX Night Fighting Equipment Replacement LAND 91 Ph 6/7 Life of Type Extension ADF Small Arms LAND 125 Ph 3 Soldier Combat System

    9. LAND 40 Ph 2 Direct Fire Support Weapon Project Aim - Seeks to provide a range of direct fire support weapons for use by ARA infantry battalions. Project Status: Pre 2nd Pass YOD: 07/08 ISD: 09 - 10 DCP guidance: $150 - 200m Issues for Industry: RFT release for DFSW, 84mm (M3) Carl Gustaf, and Improved CG Sight System (ICGSS) released early 07. Competitive evaluation of weapons; e.g, 40mm AGLs and fire control systems. Contact: MAJ Matt Richardson (+61 2 6265 4349) RFT Release for DFSW and 84mm SRAAW Night Sight. We are seeking industry involvement in the nomination of candidate infantry direct fire weapon systems from AGL to cannons. The issue here is that they must be lightweight, man-portable and man deployable. With the SRAAW Night Sight we are seeking candidate day/night sighting systems which can be mounted on the 84mm Carl Gustaf for evaluation. We are seeking sighting systems which can acquire targets out to 1000m by day and 600m by night. They must also be shock proof to stand multiple firings of the Carl Gustaf. Ammunition We are also seeking advanced ammunition natures for the selected DFSW systems. Ammo types such as HEDP, AP, IR Illum, airbursting, and novel blast come to mind. Fire Control Systems With smart ammo and advanced systems comes the requirement for advanced fire control systems which can cope with day/night, variable ammunition and are capable of integration with in-service C4ISTAR systems. Weapon Mounts Finally we are seeking to operate the chosen systems in mounted roles if required. We are seeking soft mounts, remote weapon station mounts and pintle mounts capable of operating the selected weapon systems from M113s, Bushmaster, and the L121 DFSW variants. RFT Release for DFSW and 84mm SRAAW Night Sight. We are seeking industry involvement in the nomination of candidate infantry direct fire weapon systems from AGL to cannons. The issue here is that they must be lightweight, man-portable and man deployable. With the SRAAW Night Sight we are seeking candidate day/night sighting systems which can be mounted on the 84mm Carl Gustaf for evaluation. We are seeking sighting systems which can acquire targets out to 1000m by day and 600m by night. They must also be shock proof to stand multiple firings of the Carl Gustaf. Ammunition We are also seeking advanced ammunition natures for the selected DFSW systems. Ammo types such as HEDP, AP, IR Illum, airbursting, and novel blast come to mind. Fire Control Systems With smart ammo and advanced systems comes the requirement for advanced fire control systems which can cope with day/night, variable ammunition and are capable of integration with in-service C4ISTAR systems. Weapon Mounts Finally we are seeking to operate the chosen systems in mounted roles if required. We are seeking soft mounts, remote weapon station mounts and pintle mounts capable of operating the selected weapon systems from M113s, Bushmaster, and the L121 DFSW variants.

    10. LAND 53 Ph 1B/R - Project NINOX Night Fighting Equipment Replacement Project Aim: Seeks to replace/refurbish existing night fighting equipment systems (NVG, NWS and NAD). Project Status: Pre 1st Pass (Project Definition Stage) YOD: 2008/09 to 2010/11 ISD: 2010-2012 DCP Guidance: $150m - $250m Issues for Industry: Technology maturity Innovations in Image Intensification (FOV; resolution; weight; power) Short Wave IR and Long Wave IR solutions entering the marketplace Uncooled TI performance (weight; range; resolution; power) Fused technology options (TRLs in project timeframe; costs; reliability; weight; power). Human factors integration; useability (particularly weight and dimensions); impact on the soldier. Comparison Trial early/mid 2009 Contact: LTCOL John Baird (+61 2 6265 1554) Technology Maturity Although II is a mature technology, are there enhancements that still provide a performance advantage that outweighs the expected cost of exploiting them? For example in Field of View, resolution, weight and power consumption. SWIR and LWIR solutions offer capability advantages that interest Defence How much better will uncooled TI get - and at what cost? For example, what are the judgements on reductions in weight and power consumption and improvements in resolution and range. How close is a production version of fused technology option - and what benefits can we expect over uncooled TI and Gen IV II? How might this impact on weight, power consumption, reliability and cost. Human Factors Human factors integration is a key factor in the use of this equipment - particularly NVG. Previous equipment has been criticised for causing severe neck strain and headaches when used for long periods. Is future equipment going to mitigate these side-effects Comparison Trial As part of the acquisition strategy it is planned to compare the top contenders during a trial early/mid 2008.Technology Maturity Although II is a mature technology, are there enhancements that still provide a performance advantage that outweighs the expected cost of exploiting them? For example in Field of View, resolution, weight and power consumption. SWIR and LWIR solutions offer capability advantages that interest Defence How much better will uncooled TI get - and at what cost? For example, what are the judgements on reductions in weight and power consumption and improvements in resolution and range. How close is a production version of fused technology option - and what benefits can we expect over uncooled TI and Gen IV II? How might this impact on weight, power consumption, reliability and cost. Human Factors Human factors integration is a key factor in the use of this equipment - particularly NVG. Previous equipment has been criticised for causing severe neck strain and headaches when used for long periods. Is future equipment going to mitigate these side-effects Comparison Trial As part of the acquisition strategy it is planned to compare the top contenders during a trial early/mid 2008.

    11. LAND 91 Ph 6/7 Life of Type Extension ADF Small Arms Issues for Industry: More sophisticated sighting systems will require careful integration. On the principle that these will be modular but functionally integrated systems, is this regarded as a major risk? The relationship with the lethality component of LAND 125 is crucial. Can we avoid different build standards? The current funding is inadequate to upgrade the entire fleet. Would it be best to phase upgrades or do we run the risk of different build standards as a result What options are there for mounting delivery means that fire non-lethal and less the lethal munitions.Issues for Industry: More sophisticated sighting systems will require careful integration. On the principle that these will be modular but functionally integrated systems, is this regarded as a major risk? The relationship with the lethality component of LAND 125 is crucial. Can we avoid different build standards? The current funding is inadequate to upgrade the entire fleet. Would it be best to phase upgrades or do we run the risk of different build standards as a result What options are there for mounting delivery means that fire non-lethal and less the lethal munitions.

    12. L125 Ph 3 Soldier Combat System MINDEF has approved a combined RFT for Land 125 and Land 75 for the acquisition of the Battle Management System Mounted and the Battle Management System Dismounted. Defence are working towards the release RFTs for the Lethality (Enhanced/Integrated optics to be used on the F-88 Steyr) and Survivability (Combat Body Armour, eye and ear protection etc) Sub-Systems. Defence, where feasible will be seeking primes for sub-systems to ensure integration risks are addressed effectively. DSTO are currently refining the S&T plan to support current and future phases of Land 125 and industry engagement will be key to achieve the body of work required. MINDEF has approved a combined RFT for Land 125 and Land 75 for the acquisition of the Battle Management System Mounted and the Battle Management System Dismounted. Defence are working towards the release RFTs for the Lethality (Enhanced/Integrated optics to be used on the F-88 Steyr) and Survivability (Combat Body Armour, eye and ear protection etc) Sub-Systems. Defence, where feasible will be seeking primes for sub-systems to ensure integration risks are addressed effectively. DSTO are currently refining the S&T plan to support current and future phases of Land 125 and industry engagement will be key to achieve the body of work required.

    13. Combat Section LTCOL Bernard Richards Deputy Director Combat Combat section is responsible for sponsoring the requirements and business cases for our combat vehicle systems. Their main responsibilities include provide desk officer duties for major projects, DSTO tasks and a number of concept technology demonstrators. With respect to the major projects: LAND 106 Phase 2 (M113 Upgrade), LAND 116 Phase 3 (Bushmaster) and LAND 907 Phase 2 are all post second pass. Any enquiries should be made to the relevant prime contractor or the DMO project office. LAND 112 Phase 4 and LAND 400 Phase 1 are pre-1st Pass and will be discussed next.Combat section is responsible for sponsoring the requirements and business cases for our combat vehicle systems. Their main responsibilities include provide desk officer duties for major projects, DSTO tasks and a number of concept technology demonstrators. With respect to the major projects: LAND 106 Phase 2 (M113 Upgrade), LAND 116 Phase 3 (Bushmaster) and LAND 907 Phase 2 are all post second pass. Any enquiries should be made to the relevant prime contractor or the DMO project office. LAND 112 Phase 4 and LAND 400 Phase 1 are pre-1st Pass and will be discussed next.

    14. LAND 112 PHASE 4 ASLAV ENHANCEMENT Phase 1 acquired 15 USMC LAVs for trial. Phase 2 acquired 113 ASLAV to equip 2 Cav Regt. Phase 3 acquired additional 144 vehicles. Phase 4 is the proposed mid-life upgrade with a focus on survivability. Project status. First Pass approval achieved 10 Oct 06. Currently embarking on a prototyping activity to build and test the enhanced ASLAV prior to Second Pass. Improvements. Integration of electronic and mechanical systems including: Enhanced mine protection; Battlefield management; Signature management; Enhanced ballistic protection; and Engine upgrade. Status. Pre-Second Pass. YOD: 2010/11 2012/13. ISD: 2012-2014. DCP Guidance: $A200m-250m. Contact: CAPT Dorian Serfontein (+61 2 6265 4360) Firstly, LAND 112 Phase 4. This project seeks to provide a mid-life upgrade to the ASLAV fleet and is an important project for the Enhanced Land Force. Phase 4 achieved DCC endorsement in October 2004 and 1st Pass from Government in Oct last year. In concert with DMO we are now embarking on a Systems Development and Demonstration activity to prototype a number of more survivable, weight reduced and engine upgraded ASLAVs. This activity should reduce technical risk as well as provide detailed costings and options for 2nd Pass. The expected the year of decision is 2009 and the introduction into service period is from 2012 to 14.Firstly, LAND 112 Phase 4. This project seeks to provide a mid-life upgrade to the ASLAV fleet and is an important project for the Enhanced Land Force. Phase 4 achieved DCC endorsement in October 2004 and 1st Pass from Government in Oct last year. In concert with DMO we are now embarking on a Systems Development and Demonstration activity to prototype a number of more survivable, weight reduced and engine upgraded ASLAVs. This activity should reduce technical risk as well as provide detailed costings and options for 2nd Pass. The expected the year of decision is 2009 and the introduction into service period is from 2012 to 14.

    15. LAND 400 PHASE 1: SURVIVABILITY OF GROUND FORCES Project Aim. To enhance the survivability of land forces in combat operations through the provision of new warfighting systems. Will incrementally replace the Armys current combat, combat support and some combat service support systems. Status. Pre-1st Pass. Options Review Committee briefed in March and July 2007. Work will shortly commence with Army to develop an agreed Defence position on Armys future force structure in order to underpin capability options for Phase 1 and total project. Concurrent work underway to specify in more detail the future mechanised, cavalry and mounted infantry battle group requirements to support cost and priorities for Phase 1. The RFI conducted in 2006 has been critical to identify the likely total cost of the project. YOD: 2011/12 2013/14. DCP Guidance: $A1b - 1.5b. Contact: CAPT Adam McIntosh (+61 2 6265 6707). LAND 400, Survivability of Ground Forces, is a large and important land project that remains positioned towards the later stages of the DCP. The past financial year has been spent conducting a Request For Information to industry, refining the preliminary operational concept document to define the system aspirations, preparing two successive Phase 1 submissions for the Options Review Committee and developing the Phase 2 Capability Definition Statement. In July 2007 Options Review Committee recognized the need, importance and likely total cost of LAND 400. Given recent experience with other major projects, it was determined that LAND 400 requires a Defence-endorsed future Army structure and rotation posture in order to underpin its Phase 1 options and likely total cost. This work will be done by Army and may take some time. Concurrently, work is planned by my staff to further explore the requirements for mechanised, cavalry and mounted infantry battle groups in order to better develop the costs and priorities for Phase 1. Further information will be provided in the LAND 400 brief later today. This is a very important but challenging project. Industry engagement and interest to date has been appreciated and your ongoing patience is requested. LAND 400, Survivability of Ground Forces, is a large and important land project that remains positioned towards the later stages of the DCP. The past financial year has been spent conducting a Request For Information to industry, refining the preliminary operational concept document to define the system aspirations, preparing two successive Phase 1 submissions for the Options Review Committee and developing the Phase 2 Capability Definition Statement. In July 2007 Options Review Committee recognized the need, importance and likely total cost of LAND 400. Given recent experience with other major projects, it was determined that LAND 400 requires a Defence-endorsed future Army structure and rotation posture in order to underpin its Phase 1 options and likely total cost. This work will be done by Army and may take some time. Concurrently, work is planned by my staff to further explore the requirements for mechanised, cavalry and mounted infantry battle groups in order to better develop the costs and priorities for Phase 1. Further information will be provided in the LAND 400 brief later today. This is a very important but challenging project. Industry engagement and interest to date has been appreciated and your ongoing patience is requested.

    16. Special Operations Section LTCOL Anthony John, MAJ Paul Bassett & CAPT Joel Deans Separate brief to be provided by CAPT Deans

    17. Questions

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