Current Acquisition Projects
ANZAC Ships Upgrade Close-In Weapons System (CIWS)
Client: Royal New Zealand Navy
This project proposed to upgrade the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) which provides a last line of defence and protection from Anti-Ship Missiles (ASM) and strike aircraft. It also has the potential to provide an effective defence against Fast Inshore Attack Craft (FIAC).
In order to meet policy objectives, the ANZAC class frigates must be capable of operating in environments where there is a risk of attack from ASM and FIAC. To be able to operate in such environments without undue risk or constraint, the frigates must be equipped with a level of self-defence against such threats. The CIWS provides a substantial proportion of this self-defence capability.
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ANZAC Ships Upgrade
Platform Systems Upgrade (PSU)
Client: Royal New Zealand Navy
Upgrade of the platform systems on the ANZAC frigates.
The ANZAC platform system requiring attention include control and monitoring system, overall weight and stability management, the propulsion system, and the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
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Army Engineering Equipment Gap Crossing Capability
Client: Army
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has a requirement for a mechanically launched, single unit bridge system for crossing gaps (streams, rivers and anti vehicle ditches) up to 13 metres in width. The proposed system was to either fitted to a vehicle or be mounted on a trailer towed behind a vehicle.
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C-130 Life Extension
Client: Royal New Zealand Air Force
Life extension programme for the five C-130H Hercules aircraft operated by the Royal New Zealand Air Force. The scope of the project is the replacement of specific mechanical, avionic, and structural components, and the design and installation of flight deck communications and navigation improvements to meet evolving air traffic management regulations.
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Helicopter Capability
Agusta-Westland A109 LUH (NZ)
Training\Light Utility Helicopter
Client: Royal New Zealand Air Force
To acquire a Training/Light Utility Helicopter to replace the Sioux helicopter with a capability that meets the New Zealand Defence Force's contemporary needs.
Helicopter Capability
TNZA (NH90) Medium Utility Helicopter
Client: Royal New Zealand Air Force
To acquire a Medium Utility Helicopter to replace the Iroquois utility helicopter with a capability that meets the New Zealand Defence Force's contemporary needs.
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P-3 Systems Upgrade
Client: Royal New Zealand Air Force
The mission systems and the communication and navigation systems on the six P-3K Orion aircraft operated by the Royal New Zealand Air Force are to be upgraded. The scope of this project includes the replacement of the data management, sensor, communications and navigation systems, and the provision of associated ground systems.
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Project Protector
Client: Royal New Zealand Navy
To acquire a Multi-Role Vessel (MRV), and Offshore and Inshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs and IPVs). The primary role of the MRV is to provide the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) with a tactical sealift capability. In addition to this role, the MRV is able to provide a response capability to contingency operations in the New Zealand EEZ and the South Pacific, conduct sea training for the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and contribute to the off shore patrol effort. The OPVs and IPVs are to be operated by the Royal New Zealand Navy to conduct tasks for and with the NZDF, New Zealand Customs, the Department of Conservation, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministry of Fisheries, Maritime New Zealand and the New Zealand Police.
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Protector Remediation
Client: Royal New Zealand Navy
Project Protector delivered a Multi-role Vessel (MRV), two Offshore and four Inshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs & IPVs). These vessels were acquired to perform a range of sealift and naval patrol tasks for the NZDF and civilian agencies.
The ships were delivered with capability shortfalls and deficiencies that were subject to a mediation claim and settlement. This project will remediate the shortfalls and deficiencies.
