Project

Explanation

Background

The project received combined first and second pass Government approval in March 2006 to acquire up to four C-17 aircraft, complete with logistics support through the C-17 Globemaster Sustainment Partnership. Critical project approval considerations incorporated an acquisition method utilising a sole source to the Boeing Company, through the United States (US) Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process, to access pre-existing contracting arrangements.

The aircraft are capable of providing a global Heavy Airlift Capability for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) covering the movement of military personnel and outsized cargo that cannot be transported by the Hercules aircraft. Previously, this capability had been provided through commercial arrangements.

Uniqueness

The aircraft acquired were Military Off-The-Shelf with no Australian unique modifications.

Major Challenges

The highest risk for the project is to deliver mature logistics support and training devices to meet Materiel Acquisition Agreement (MAA) delivery schedule. To date, no risks have been realised in this project.

Other Current Projects/Sub-Projects

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