Current Acquisition Projects
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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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.
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Strategic Bearer Network (SBN) Phase 1 - Implementation of Wideband Global Satellite Communications (WGS)
Client: NZDF
To acquire WGS Satellite Communications equipment providing the NZDF with a network bearer capability for their strategic (long haul) communications needs.
