{"id":180153,"date":"2025-09-30T14:02:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T14:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/180153\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T14:02:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T14:02:26","slug":"australia-to-bolster-air-command-and-control-with-88m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/180153\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia to bolster air command-and-control with $88m"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Australia-430x241.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                    ASO-C2CS systems will benefit ADF\u2019s aviation workforce across Navy, Army, and Air Force. Credit: ChameleonsEye\/Shutterstock.com.<\/p>\n<p class=\"drop-cap\">The Australian Government has committed up to A$133.6m ($88m) over the next five years to enhance command and control systems that support the Australian Defence Force\u2019s (ADF) air operations.<\/p>\n<p>A sustainment contract with Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR) was recently signed, focusing on upgrading the Air and Space Operations \u2013 Command and Control System (ASO-C2CS).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airforce-technology.com\/wp-content\/themes\/goodlife-wp-B2B\/assets\/images\/GMS-logo.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> Discover B2B Marketing That Performs <\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCombine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globaldatamarketingsolutions.com\/\" class=\"gms-find-out-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more <\/a><\/p>\n<p>This system is vital for Australian Defence Force\u2019s personnel, enabling them to effectively plan and conduct air operations.<\/p>\n<p>The contract aims to improve an electronic information management system, which is essential for decision-making and force integration during complex airborne missions.<\/p>\n<p>By consolidating existing sustainment activities, the contract aims to simplify Australia\u2019s governance and assurance processes while speeding up the delivery of this crucial capability.<\/p>\n<p>The contract is expected to maintain around 60 jobs in the sector.<\/p>\n<p>The ASO-C2CS will benefit Australian Defence Force\u2019s aviation workforce across Navy, Army, and Air Force by providing enhanced delivery of critical mission information.<\/p>\n<p>Joint C4 Systems Acting Assistant Secretary Colonel Darren Moore said: \u201cI\u2019m delighted to announce this new A$133m contract with Kellogg Brown and Root.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe 2024 Defence Strategic Review highlighted the need to streamline delivery processes to achieve minimum viable product. This contract will enhance capability and reduce the complexity in delivering essential mission support products to the Australian Defence Force.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis contract highlights the Australian Government\u2019s commitment to providing the Australian Defence Force with the superior capabilities it needs to maintain operational advantage over potential adversaries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCapabilities such as the Air and Space Operations \u2013 Command and Control Capability System will help the Australian Defence Force support aviation assets against threats to Australia and our national interests.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The announcement comes on the heels of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforce-technology.com\/news\/australia-invest-1-5bn-in-defence-distribution-network\/?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=6-262871&amp;utm_campaign=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">another Australian Defence Force contract<\/a> last month with Toll Remote Logistics Proprietary, valued at A$1.5bn, which underscores the Australian Government\u2019s ongoing investment in defence infrastructure and capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Australia has set out a plan to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.army-technology.com\/news\/australia-defence-spending\/?utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=3-298824&amp;utm_campaign=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">boost its defence budget<\/a> by A$50.3bn over the coming ten years, leading up to the 2033-2034 period. This increase has been detailed in the government\u2019s National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Programme for 2024.<\/p>\n<p>                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airforce-technology.com\/wp-content\/themes\/goodlife-wp-B2B\/assets\/images\/newsletter-new.svg\" alt=\"Email newsletter icon\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n                    Sign up for our daily news round-up!<br \/>\n                    Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.\n                <\/p>\n<p>                 Airforce Technology Excellence Awards &#8211; The Benefits of Entering<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">Gain the recognition you deserve! The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airforce-technology.com\/excellence-awards\/?utm_source=verdict_news&amp;utm_medium=footer_cta&amp;utm_campaign=EA_2025_news&amp;utm_id=exawards2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Airforce Technology Excellence Awards<\/a> celebrate innovation, leadership, and impact. 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