ADF General discussion thread

[StevoJH]

Seems like also more funding for MR GBAD (AMRAAM ER maybe?) and also funds to replace E7's. Not sure if this is thought to be an E7B or something new altogether.

It would probably have to be a new model number even if pulling through upgraded versions of the current systems.

E7 (and P8) are based on the 737NG, how much longer are Boeing going to keep that in production for military customers?

Presumably would have to be based on the 737-MAX or A320NEO.

 

[MARKMILES77]

IIP 2026 is up…



New VSHORAD missile system for dismounted and vehicle mounted applications and new medium ranged air defence system, that seems to have been allocated to Army rather than RAAF…

That’s about it for new capability…

Maybe this is where talk of possible Mistral production in Australia comes in for the VSHORAD requirement.
Not sure of the options for the new Medium Range System but the budget is significant:

Does the passive missile defence refer to hardened shelters/bunkers?

 

[ADMk2]

Seems like also more funding for MR GBAD (AMRAAM ER maybe?) and also funds to replace E7's. Not sure if this is thought to be an E7B or something new altogether.

If I had to stab wildly in the dark, I’d suggest something akin to Peregrine, but with a more AEW&C focus…

 

[MARKMILES77]

Interesting to note Ghost Bat is going to fire a new missile type.
Likely one in service with Germany since they seem to be interested in Ghost Bat.
That means IRIS-T or Meteor.

 

[ADMk2]

Interesting to note Ghost Bat is going to fire a new missile type.
Likely one in service with Germany since they seem to be interested in Ghost Bat.
That means IRIS-T or Meteor.View attachment 54701

Or ASRAAM, MICA etc.

 

[Milo]

Quite excited to read the full announcement on Thursday but a bit worried about which programs have been "Reprioritised" to help pay for it. Lets hope Land 8113 is safe from cuts. What else could be at risk? Anyone?

C-27 Spartan to be retired-

But one cut has been made public — the retirement of Australia's fleet of 10 C-27 Spartan aircraft, which have primarily been used to move personnel around the Pacific.

They are viewed as too expensive to maintain for the task they are performing and will be replaced by commercial airliners.

Not unexpected if they are retired when the 20 new C-130 Hercules are introduced but sounds like it may happen sooner.

Richard Marles defends US alliance, rules-based order amid push for more self-reliant defence force - ABC News

 

[Milo]

Nothing in the estimates that would suggest additional Boxer or Redback, but quite a bit of money in the estimates for Bushmaster.

Should have contracted Thales to build the Redback and AS-9 Huntsman. Would have 450 Redback and 60 AS-9 on order before you know it.

 

[Todjaeger]

Should have contracted Thales to build the Redback and AS-9 Huntsman. Would have 450 Redback and 60 AS-9 on order before you know it.

I am assuming one is being facetious. Given that the two S. Korean designs are being built in Australia by an Australian subsidiary Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA), I rather doubt the S. Korean parent company would have been willing or really even interested in letting a rival int'l defence conglomerate license the designs for production in Australia.

After all, from a S. Korean perspective this is not necessarily 'just' about winning export orders. It could also be about a S. Korean defence company being able to establish some overseas production capabilities which are outside of easy reach for N. Korean weapons and/or operatives.

 

[spoz]

After all, from a S. Korean perspective this is not necessarily 'just' about winning export orders. It could also be about a S. Korean defence company being able to establish some overseas production capabilities which are outside of easy reach for N. Korean weapons and/or operatives.

Plus reinforcing friendships and alliances; and ensuring that a resurgent Japanese defence industry does not dominate the Pacific. There are many upsides for Korea; and they remain keen to sell equipment around the region, and if necessary donate stuff reaching the end of its life wth them. They want as many inter relationships as possible,

 

[ADMk2]

I am assuming one is being facetious. Given that the two S. Korean designs are being built in Australia by an Australian subsidiary Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA), I rather doubt the S. Korean parent company would have been willing or really even interested in letting a rival int'l defence conglomerate license the designs for production in Australia.

After all, from a S. Korean perspective this is not necessarily 'just' about winning export orders. It could also be about a S. Korean defence company being able to establish some overseas production capabilities which are outside of easy reach for N. Korean weapons and/or operatives.

He is referring to the on-going purchases of Bushmasters without end, even when large parts of that fleet are already parked up for lack of end users…

Another 200x of the vehicles to be purchased reportedly…

They could of course be replacements for older / worn out vehicles, but the point remains. No money for armour, unless it’s made by Thales and then the money seems endless…

 

[south]

He is referring to the on-going purchases of Bushmasters without end, even when large parts of that fleet are already parked up for lack of end users…

Another 200x of the vehicles to be purchased reportedly…

They could of course be replacements for older / worn out vehicles, but the point remains. No money for armour, unless it’s made by Thales and then the money seems endless…

There is so much pork-barreling going on. Anyone who doesn’t think that the selection of platform X to be built in location Y does not have political undertones is naive.

it’s just lucky that sometimes the ADF is fortunate and it’s actually the correct platform to deliver the effect..