Joint Data Networks
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.
Communications Security (COMSEC) Remediation
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.
Replacement Aviation Refuelling Vehicles
JNT157PH1 was established to replace the aged ADF Aviation Refuelling Vehicles (ARV) and the replacement fleet will consist of:
- 47 High Capacity Tankers (HCT);
- 43 Medium Capacity Tankers (MCT); and
- 10 Hydrant Dispensing Elevating Platform Vehicles (HDEP).
These vehicles will be distributed across RAAF and Australian Army aviation corps (AAvn) National Support Bases (NSB) across Australia and at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Butterworth Base. The project acquisition budget is $67.095m with a completion date of Jul 19.