4.3  Linked Projects

Project

Description of Project

Description of Dependency

JP 2048 Phase 3

Watercraft system acquisition to be used in conjunction with the Ph 4A/4B LHD Mission System. These watercraft will replace the capability inherent in the current generation of watercraft systems.

Amphibious watercraft required to be integrated with the LHD platform and be able to transport personnel & equipment from LHDs to shore without utilising fixed port facilities, or prepared landing areas.

Land 75

Battlefield Command Support System Project.

The Battlefield Command Support System will provide Army with interoperability with the new Battle Management System and the LHD will be required to support this.

Sea 1442

Maritime Communications Modernisation.

The project was established to modernise and integrate the communications infrastructure in the Royal Australian Navy Fleet, and establish the framework for the future modernisation of additional elements of the fleet such as the LHD.

JP 2089 Phase 2

Tactical Information Exchange Domain (Data Links).

The project is intended to implement Tactical Information Exchange solutions on various platforms including Link 16 and Variable Messaging Format in the LHDs.