Joint Data Networks enhances command and control through the timely distribution and management of tactical and intelligent data between aircraft, ships, vehicles and ground nodes in order to improve situational awareness.

This project will remediate selected ADF radios and encryption devices to meet upcoming algorithm obsolescence. This will ensure ongoing availability of secure communications in support of Defence operations, including through interoperability with key partner communications and intelligence networks.

The project provides Army with a Battle Management System and an integrated Tactical Communications Network to transform command and control of Land Forces into a modern networked system.

The project is the heart of Australia’s Army military digital evolution and comprises of two major sub systems:

The project provides systems to protect against Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices, equipment for Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams, Search, Neutralisation and Exploitation capabilities. Defence is in collaboration with Australian industry and capability will be delivered through the maximisation of sovereign product, expertise and sustainment.

Content is current as at April 2023.

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.

The product manages the acquisition and sustainment of deployable data and voice communications equipment used by the three services for Command and Control. 

Content is current as at April 2023.

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.

Defence’s Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) includes space, ground and control segment assets. This includes Protected, Wideband and Narrowband communications satellites and services, ground infrastructure across Australia and overseas, and network management capabilities. The various systems are sustained through arrangements with respective Industry partners and the United States Government.

Content is current as at August 2021.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will purchase new, smart sea mines to reinvigorate Defence’s maritime mining capability. The sea mines can be deployed from submarines, ships and aircraft.

Following market evaluation in 2022, RWM Italia was selected as the market leading solution to provide the capability. RWM Italia demonstrated the ability to produce the quantities of sea mines needed, and the technical capability to meet ADF strategic objectives.

Defence has contracted Hanwha Defence Australia to deliver and support 129 locally built Redback infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army.

The total value of the project is approximately $7 billion dollars, representing the single largest investment in Army capability to date. The combined value of the acquisition and initial support contracts is approximately $4.5 billion dollars.