1.4 Linked Projects

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Description of Project

Description of Dependency

JP 2085 Phase 1B

Explosive Ordnance Warstock Remediation Project

JP 2085 Ph1B has procured the XM982 Excalibur Global Positioning System guided artillery precision munition, as well as the Smart 155 Sensor Fuzed Munition (SFM). JP2085 Ph1B is also procuring an initial quantity of the AFATDS as part of the Excalibur capability through the FMS program. This acquisition of AFATDS was planned to be the baseline mission system and support system for Land 17 Ph1A to expand. It included integration with ADF vehicles and interoperability with a number of ADF battle systems.

JP 2072

Battlespace Communications System (Land)

JP 2072 is responsible for designing the Battlespace Communications Systems (Land) (BCS (L)) architecture. The BCS (L) will be a 'system of systems' incorporating Combat Net Radio (CNR) and wide band radio, Trunk Communications and local area voice and data systems that will act as the bearers used to network force elements. JP 2072 will be the primary acquisition body for the Land 17 Ph1A communications bearers required under the BMS-F Joint Fires Network architecture.

Land 200

The Land 200 nomenclature is the combination of the following projects/phases:

• Land 75 Ph3.2. and Ph 3.3 Battlefield Command Support System (BCSS);

• Land 75 Ph 3.4 Battle Management System - mounted (BMS-M); and

• Land 125 Phase 3. Battle Management System - Dismounted (BMS-D).

The systems within Land 200 will be utilised by manoeuvre elements and generate a current and Common Operating Picture (COP). Interoperability with this COP is essential for Land 17 Ph1A to create a shared situational awareness that is central to the safe and effective application of Joint Fires. The BMS-M that will be located in the Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle - Command (PMV-C) variant and the interim Mack Gun Tractor, will impact on the integration work required for the LW155 vehicle modifications and AFATDS integration.

Land 106

M113 Armoured Vehicles Upgrade Project

This project is responsible for upgrading in-service M113A1 vehicles for Army. There will be seven variants of the M113AS produced. The primary interface for Land 17 will be between AFATDS and the Armoured Command Vehicle (M113 AS4 - C).

Land 116

Project Bushmaster

Land 116 introduced the Protected Mobility Vehicle (PMV) in seven configurations. The Land 17 Ph1A interface will be to the Troop (PMV-T) and Command (PMV-C) variants. The Troop variant has been proposed as the personnel vehicle for the LW155 Gun Crew. The Command variant will be used as Royal Australian Artillery (RAA) Command Posts and will require AFATDS integration.