Babcock Australasia has announced it will respond to Defence’s call to equip Australian soldiers with next generation technology, drawing on an extensive network of Australian suppliers to deliver sovereign capability.
The LAND125 Phase 4 project will provide Australian soldiers with “best of breed” products, systems and emerging technology so they can defend the nation armed with the latest, disruptive advances in modern warfare.
Babcock Australasia’s Program Manager – Land, Mick Burgess, announced today that Expressions of Interest to join Babcock’s supplier network for the project are now open.
“We invite suppliers throughout the country to work with us in partnership with Defence, as we bring a new way of working to LAND125 Phase 4. We want to hear from Australian technology developers and disruptive innovators,” he said.
“As a Defence Prime committed to building Australian Industry Capability, Babcock welcomes submissions from suppliers as well as existing partners as we bring together the best technology that Australia has to offer to achieve a common goal.”
“Collaboration is the key as we work together to equip Australian soldiers for the future.”
The LAND125 Phase 4 project will deliver an Integrated Soldier System (ISS) integrating all elements and subsystems that are used, worn or carried by soldiers in any operational context or environment for up to 72hrs without resupply.
The ISS will include Robotic and Autonomous Platforms integrating a wide range of inter-connected technologies including un-crewed ground and aerial systems and self-learning machines.
“Babcock is at the forefront in having the supplier networks, the experience and the capacity to deliver this long-sought after capability which will maximise soldier performance both individually and in small teams,” said Mr Burgess.
“In partnership with Defence, Babcock bring extensive, proven expertise in asset management and technology integration to the LAND125 Phase 4 project, delivering an Integrated Soldier System to equip Australian soldiers now and into the future.”
Babcock Australasia’s call for EOIs from Australian industry builds on the company’s long-standing commitment to building Australian Industry Capability (AIC).
Delivering an agile and responsive sovereign capability is central to Babcock’s AIC plan for the LAND2097 Phase 4 Special Forces Helicopter project and the JP9101 Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communication System program, with all partners selected specifically for reliability, flexibility, cost-effectiveness and their IP expertise.
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For more information about the EOI process, Australian suppliers can email: [email protected]
About Babcock
Babcock Australasia is a 100% Australian company, employing over 1100 Australians and New Zealanders. Operating across Defence, Emergency Services and Oil & Gas sectors, we support our customers’ technical, programme and complex platform requirements through our proven processes, systems and people. A subsidiary of Babcock International Group, we are proud to help keep our nation secure, our communities safe and the country moving, using Babcock’s specialist skills and knowledge to facilitate our client’s operational requirements.
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Babcock Australasia
Dr Sharon Mascall-Dare
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