Interim Fighter Capability Project

Project Type

Project Replace

Objective

The Interim Fighter Capability Project will pursue the acquisition of Australian F/A-18 aircraft, associated spares and equipment to supplement the CF-18 to address the fighter capability gap.

Requirements

Acquire 18 Australian F/A-18s and configure them to a similar standard as the current CF-18.

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Funding Range

$250 million to $499 million

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

• Completed Start Options Analysis
• Completed Start Definition
• Completed Start Implementation
• Completed Initial Delivery
• 2022/2023 Final Delivery

Defence Capability Areas

• Air

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Aerospace Structures and components
• Aircraft subsystems
• Avionics
• Fixed Wing Platforms

Key Industrial Capabilities

Not applicable.

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