A Request for Proposal to improve aviation support for Australia’s new Special Forces helicopters are now open to Australian defence industry.
Industry options will be explored by Defence for an agile upgrade pathway for the new fleet of light helicopters sought under Land 2097 Phase 4.
This follows a Request for Tender for a new fleet of helicopters and an initial support contract released earlier this year.
The Request for Proposals has been released to market and will remain open for one month, with proposals to be evaluated by the end of 2020.
In response to advances in technology and adaptation to the regional security environment, minor modifications and the development of new capabilities are expected to be required on an annual basis.