1. 28 Jul 2016
Companies shortlisted for Army’s Mounted Combat
Reconnaissance Capability
The Department of Defence today announced the selection of two tenderers to participate in
the next stage of evaluation for LAND 400 Phase 2, Army’s Mounted Combat Reconnaissance
capability.
Deputy Secretary Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), Mr Kim Gillis, said
both BAE Systems Australia Limited and Rheinmetall Landsysteme Gmbh have been
assessed as offering competitive solutions with designs based on capabilities already in
service with other nations.
“When introduced into service Army will have a capability which represents a quantum leap in protection for our
soldiers while providing enhanced sensors and weapon systems for the crew,” Mr Gillis said.
“Today’s announcement follows an extension to the Request for Tender (RFT) evaluation period to conduct a
review of the Australian industry involvement elements of the LAND 400 Phase 2 Risk Mitigation Activity (RMA) to
ensure Australian industry involvement can be optimised.
“The review undertaken by Deloitte Australia found clear alignment between the LAND 400 Phase 2 tender
evaluation process and the policy direction and priorities of the 2016 Defence Industry Policy Statement (DIPS),”
he said.
The decision to conduct the Review has resulted in an improved understanding of industry, demonstrated clear
alignment between the DIPS and the proposed RMA activities, and helped reinforce the importance of industry as
a fundamental input to capability.