Projects LAND 159
NIOA is delivering the next generation of weapon systems under the Australian Defence Force’s Lethality System Program LAND 159 Tranche 1.
Tranche 1 will deliver sniper and close combat capabilities to ensure ADF ground combatants maintain a capability advantage over potential adversaries to beyond 2030.
The mission systems include:
- Anti-Materiel Sniper Capability
- Long-Range Sniper Capability
- Sniper Surveillance Capability
- Sidearm Weapon System
- Hand-To-Hand Fighting Weapon System
- Personal Defence Weapon System
- Combat Shotgun System
- Assault Breaching System
NIOA will acquire the selected weapon systems, deliver supporting services for verification and validation, certification and introduction into service, and provide through life support.
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