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Home» News»Australia launches US$620 million amphibious capabilities replacement program
Australian MoD issues RFI for amphibious capabilities replacement
Australian Army Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) is transported to Cowley Beach Training Area in an Army LCM-8 from the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Adelaide during Exercise Sea Wader 2020 (Australian MoD/Capt Taylor Lynch picture)

Australia launches US$620 million amphibious capabilities replacement program

The Australian government will invest up to AUS$800 million (US$620 million) to acquire new fleets of Australian-built amphibious vehicles and landing craft that will be able to transport land forces with enhanced speed and protection.

Naval News Staff 05 Feb 2021

Australia MoD press release

Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said the Army Littoral Manoeuvre – Light project, LAND 8710 Phase 1 will strengthen the ADF’s amphibious capabilities.

“Today’s announcement delivers on this Government’s objectives, set out in the 2020 Force Structure Plan, to enhance the ADF’s amphibious capabilities, especially in Australia’s territorial waters and the near region,” Minister Reynolds said.

“These new vessels, introduced from 2026, will be larger, faster, and better protected to support ADF operations.

“They will allow Defence to quickly and effectively deploy both domestically and to our near region, as well as remain engaged with regional security partners and support humanitarian assistance to our neighbours in the Indo-Pacific.

“We have also seen the importance of the Army water transport capability most recently on Operation Bushfire Assist 19-20, evacuating Australians to safety off beaches and delivering much needed supplies.”

Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds

Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said the Morrison Government’s investment in these fleets demonstrates its commitment to Australia’s defence industry.

“Australian industry involvement will be maximised throughout the design, construction and sustainment phases of this project,” Minister Price said.

“The new and enhanced platforms will use Australian industry’s expertise both during the detailed design and build phases to support the delivery of the Morrison Government’s Naval Shipbuilding Plan.”

Australian Army soldiers from the 10th Force Support Battalion drive a Light Amphibious Resupply Cargo 5 onto the island of Galoa, near Vanua Levu, in Fiji to drop off supplies required to repair buildings affected by Cyclone Yasa. (Australian MoD/CPL Dustin Anderson picture)

“By taking this approach, the Morrison Government is also encouraging potential export opportunities for Australian industry through the design and build of this new capability,” Minister Price said.

With two separate fleets to be acquired, the watercraft will provide independent shore-to-shore, ship-to-shore, and over-the-shore capabilities to better manoeuvre and sustain the ADF in littoral and riverine environments.

Through the project, an Independent Landing Craft will be delivered to replace the Army’s existing LCM-8 vessels. This will present opportunities for Australian industry in the detailed design, build, maintenance and support elements of the project.

An Amphibious Vehicle will also be built to replace Army’s current LARC-V which will offer significant opportunities for Australian industry in the vehicle’s design, build, maintenance and through-life support phases.

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