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KEY CAPABILITY F-35 projects figure heavily in the latest update of the Defence Capability plan. (USAF)
Fourth JSF SQN highlights DCP update
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A number of new air related project phases have been included in the latest update to the Defence Capability Plan (DCP), released by Defence Minister Stephen Smith on December 17, including acquisition of a fourth squadron of F-35 JSFs, a ‘multi-mission’ UAS, and upgrades to the Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft and Tiger ARH helicopter.
Update 2 of the 2009 DCP returns to a 10 year planning horizon, and hence sees the incorporation of longer term projects such as a mid life upgrade program for the Wedgetail AEW&C platform, but also introduces the Sea 5000 Next Generation Combatant program to acquire eight frigates to replace the Navy’s existing Anzac class vessels, and Land 159 to replace small arms such as the Austeyr rifle.
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