Collins Class Submarine Program

Collins Class Submarine Program

There are a number of projects being delivered under the Collins Class Submarine Program. 

Life of Type Extension

Project number: SEA1450 Phase 1

The Life of Type Extension project is one part of the long-term plan to assure an enduring, potent and credible submarine capability. When integrated with effective ongoing sustainment and selected capability enhancements, the Collins Class can be extended by a 10-year operating cycle per platform. 

Improved Embarked Logistics Support Helicopter

Improved Embarked Logistics Support Helicopter

The Improved Embarked Logistics Support Helicopter Project (SEA9100 Phase 1) will expand and rationalise the Royal Australian Navy’s support and logistics helicopter fleet through the Foreign Military sales acquisition of additional MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. 

The Project will acquire 12 helicopters for operation on the Navy Amphibious and Afloat Support fleet. An additional helicopter will also be acquired to remediate a fleet loss on operations in October 2021, expanding the MH-60R fleet to 36 in total.

Helicopter Aircrew Training System

Helicopter Aircrew Training System

The Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) provides a rotary wing training capability for Navy and Army aircrew to meet the future rotary training needs of the Australian Defence Force. 

The training system consists of:

Maritime Communications Modernisation

Maritime Communications Modernisation

A multi-phased program for the enhancement of the Royal Australian Navy's maritime communications capability to address obsolescence and improve communications management.

Headquarters Joint Operations Command

About the base

The role of Joint Operations Command (JOC) is to plan, control and conduct operations, activities and actions as directed to meet Australia’s Strategic Objectives. JOC is the critical node in applying Defence capability at the operational level and conducts operations and exercises to meet government aims, deepen Australia’s alliances and partnerships, and prepare the Joint Force for future contingencies.

Nulka Missile Decoy Enhancements

Nulka Missile Decoy Enhancements

The Nulka program is a suite of projects delivering increased capability for the Nulka system. The Nulka system was originally developed in Australia over 30 years ago and is now a joint program with the United States Navy.

Content is current as at April 2023.

Maritime Warfare and Radar Systems

Maritime Warfare and Radar Systems

The project provides acquisition and support services for the Nulka active missile decoy capability; the replacement Electronic Support  capability for the ANZAC Ship class and a range of communications electronic support and specialist signals intelligence capabilities.

Content is current as at April 2023.

HMAS Watson

About the base

Prepare Officers and Sailors of the Royal Australian Navy to go to sea and to be a part of the team that contributes to Fleet commitments and outcomes - "to fight and win at sea". The Base is Navy's premier maritime warfare training establishment for all ranks from Junior Sailors to Commanding Officers.

Access

Only vehicles that have a pass, Defence vehicles, or resident's vehicles are allowed through the main gate. Exceptions are delivery vehicles or contractors carrying out work, this is managed at the access control barrier.

HMAS Waterhen

About the base

The Navy's lead establishment for mine warfare, and home to Australia's Mine Countermeasures Force, Clearance Diving Team One and a fleet of minehunter vessels.

Access

Access through the gangway on Waterhen Drive. Out of hours contractor work is to be cleared.

Visiting hours

7 am – 4 pm Monday – Thursday

7 am – 1 pm Friday

Road rules

Speed limit is not to exceed 10km/h when overtaking formed military members.

HMAS Penguin

About the base

HMAS Penguin is part of the Navy’s Fleet Command and was commissioned on 14 July 1942. Its primary role today is to provide trained personnel to the Fleet and is the home of the ADF Diving School (ADFDS), the RAN Hydrographic School and other specialist units and medical facilities.

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