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PROGRAM NAME AND SERIAL NUMBER
AIR DOMAIN
BUDGET ESTIMATE 2020-21 $M
DESCRIPTIONS
Air Component Command and Intelligence Systems CAF16
65
The Air Component Command and Intelligence Systems consists of Air Command and Control
(C2) systems, applications and information dissemination pathways to achieve Joint Combined battlespace effects. CAF16 underpins the operations of the Air 7 Space Centre; the ADF Intelligence and Targeting enterprise: the ADF Common Operating Picture; ADF Mission Planning enterprise; and a number of networks and C2 enablers for Air Force, the other services, and Headquarters Joint Operational Command.
LAND DOMAIN
Explosive Ordinance - Army Munitions Branch CA59
223
During 2020-21, key product sustainment activities include:
• Review and rationalisation of Land Explosive Ordnance inventory, with a reduction of the number of
explosive ordnance types where appropriate.
• Consolidation of Life Cycle Management Plans for families of explosive ordnance to improve
inventory planning and budget management, and facilitate transition to new capabilities being procured through major projects.
Navy Explosive Ordinance CN54
139
During 2020-21, key product sustainment activities include:
• Close collaboration with Navy to prioritise procurement activities and funding to meet Navy’s
‘Raise, Train, Sustain’ requirements, the Navy Guided Weapon Load-out Plan and the Five Year
Guided Weapon Firing Plan.
• Strengthen the capacity to sustain the current Explosive Ordnance inventory with procurement
planning for additional inventory and new test equipment.
Explosive Ordinance Manufacturing Facilities CJC01
94
During 2020-21, key product sustainment activities include:
• Focusing on investigating opportunities for increased manufacturing capabilities.
• Enhancing multi tenancy opportunities at the facilities.
• Investigation of further opportunities for domestic manufacture of explosive ordnance in support of the ADF.
ADF Clothing CA39
83
During 2020-21, key product sustainment activities will include:
• the ongoing enhancement of the Standard Combat Uniform, including development and introduction
into service of the new Maritime ‘Multicam’ Pattern Uniform to Navy;
• continual development of the ADF Combat Boot range, including a new boot for Army aviators;
• introduction of a new General Duties Dress to the range of service dress uniforms;
• a program of works to refurbish and replace ceremonial items in preparation for the Air Force
centenary in March 2021;
• continued engagement with Navy, Army and Air Force regarding the program of design and
technical enhancements of combat and non-combat clothing items; and
• ongoing procurement to meet clothing and footwear requirements for the ADF’s operations and
raise, train and sustain activities.
MARITIME DOMAIN
Collins Class Submarine CN10
663
During 2020-21, the Program will continue to ensure Navy’s submarine materiel requirements are achieved while examining opportunities for continual improvement and efficiency. The progression and management of arrangements for Collins Life of Type Extension will also be assimilated into sustainment planning.
Anzac Class Frigate CN02
375
Destroyer Designated Guided (Air Warfare) CN40
262
During 2020-21, the focus will be on completing the scheduled Anzac Class maintenance activities, along with the ongoing installation and integration activities associated with the Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Programme inclusive of Platform Systems Remediation, project SEA 1442 Phase 4 (Maritime Communications Modernisation Project), and project
SEA 1448 Phase 4B (Anzac Air Search Radar Replacement) on HMA Ships Warramunga, Perth, Stuart and Toowoomba.
During 2020-21, the focus will be on completing the scheduled Hobart Class maintenance activities for the three in-service ships, and preparing HMAS Sydney for its Combat System Qualification Trials to be conducted in the first half of 2021.
Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock CN34
158
During 2020-21, the focus will be on the two major LHD docking maintenance periods in which the newly manufactured/upgraded pods and new propeller design will be fitted, as well as achieving a steady state for the in service support arrangements and finalisation of platform and support system remediation activities conducted under JP2048 Phase 4A/B.
Armidale Class Patrol Boa CN09
112
During 2020-21, the focus will be on supporting the program to achieve continued Operational Capability for the Patrol Boat Enterprise vessels, whilst commencing phase-out activities for the Armidale Class vessels, in conjunction with ongoing activities to remediate the deficiencies in the platform and support systems.
Maritime Cross Platform CN49
80
During 2020-21, the focus will be continuing to deliver cross platform support to Maritime capability, improving asset management, expanding the portfolio and implementing a revised industry engagement strategy to best support expanded efforts across continuous naval ship building and sustainment.
LSD Capability Assurance Program CN56
66
The majority of the 50 discrete activities within the program are incorporated in HMAS Choules’ planned maintenance periods, the largest of which is the refit period commencing in 2021-22. During 2020-21, the focus will be on mitigating the extensive workload planned for this refit period by conducting early tasking, design, logistics support, procurement and installation activities.
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