Networking modernisation is a key part of the Australian Army's ability to operate in contested environments. (ADF)
Project Land 4140 is part of a wider Land Command, Communications and Computing (LC4) programme to deliver next-generation C4 systems to the Joint Land Force.
The RfI aims to help set down requirements for the acquisition of five main items.
The first is SATCOM terminals that are transportable and can operate in deployed environment at battlegroup-and-above HQ elements. The RfI stated that a single terminal solution is preferred that can support multiple networks and automatically switch from one satellite constellation to another.
This will link into Australia's future sovereign satellite system procured under Joint Project 9102.
The second is
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The UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) was running the programme for the Light Fires Platform (LFP) which was touted as the replacement for the 105mm L118 Light Gun used by the Royal Artillery (RA) regular and reserve units.
Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a next-generation surface-to-surface missile system designed as a replacement and significant upgrade over legacy systems. A key role for PrSM will be for operations from M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) M270A2 launcher.
A new project is aiming to deliver a ground-to-satellite optical quantum link, which would allow much more precise battle planning.
The announcement of the funds followed a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) which consists of 57 countries. The UK has committed a further £350 million to Ukraine to provide repairs and maintenance to previously donated vehicles and equipment and additional equipment.
The Weevil system is built around the Beacon remote control and a Pearson mine-plough. It is being evaluated on a British Army Warrior infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) but could be used for other platforms.
Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) has signed a deal with the UK’s Pearson Engineering for combat dozer blades for Redbacks, a contract which follows an engine contract and hull production contract in the past fortnight.
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