Shape. Deter. Respond.

2020 FORCE STRUCTURE PLANDPS MAY029-20

` Maritime• Australia is responsible for one of the world’s largest exclusive economic zones, and is highly dependent on maritime trade.• The Indo-Pacific region has seen a rapid expansion and modernisation of maritime forces, potentially complicating Australia’s ability to protect its interests.• The 2016 Defence White Paper laid the framework for the most ambitious plan to regenerate the Royal Australian Navy since the Second World War. The 2020 Force

Structure Plan will enhance this even further.

CAPABILITY INVESTMENT – APPROXIMATELY $75 BILLIONSurface and Above Water CombatContinue to acquire nine Hunter Class Frigates, advanced maritime strike and surface-to-air weapons, and remotely-piloted aerial systems. New investment in precision strike, rationalisation of the support helicopter fleet, and the eventual replacement of the Hobart Class destroyer.Undersea Combat and SurveillanceContinue to acquire 12 Attack Class submarines and upgrade the Collins Class submarines. A new integrated undersea surveillance system will improve Australia’s awareness of its undersea approaches.Maritime Mine Warfare, Patrol and GeospatialContinue investment in 12 Arafura Class offshore patrol vessels, and the partnership with the hydrographic industry. New investment in advanced maritime mines, six new Cape Class patrol boats, and up to eight new vessels optimised for mine countermeasures and hydrographic survey.Maritime Combat Support and Amphibious WarfareContinue with the acquisition of two Supply Class replenishment vessels, and upgrades to the Navy’s amphibious ships. New investment in two multi-role sealift and replenishment ships, replacement of the ADV Ocean Protector, and a new vessel to support the Pacific Step-Up.Maritime Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Electronic WarfareContinue to modernise maritime communications, the Nulka missile decoy, and electronic warfare systems. New investment in satellite communications, advanced networks, and acoustic analysis.

* Denotes capabilities which include future sustainment** Denotes capability acquisition forecasts extending beyond FY2039/401. Additional information on Hunter and Attack class is in the FSP

2020 2025 2030 2035 2040

Young Endeavour Replacement ($30 - $50m)

Ocean Protector Replacement ($300 - $500m)

Future Mine Warfare and Hydrographic Vessels ($3.3 - $5b)

Replacement LHD Landing Craft ($300 - $500m)

Pacific SPT Vessel ($180-$280m)

Attack Class ($89.7b1)**

Hunter Class ($45.6b1)**

Hydroscheme Industry Partnership Program ($1.5 - $2.2b)*

Guardian Class Pacific Patrol Boat ($513m)

Cape Class Patrol Boats ($350m)

Future Destroyer Design ($1.6 - $2.4b)

Arafura Class ($4.7b)

Hunter Class Assurance ($4.9 - $7.4b)*

Improved Sea Lift Capability ($500 - $800m)

Sea Lift and Replenishment Vessels ($4 - $6b)

MH-60R Sea Hawk ($0.4 - $0.6b)

MH-60R Assurance ($1.5 - $2.3b)*

Logistics Helicopter ($1 - $1.5b)

Anzac Class Assurance ($1.4 - $2.0b)*

Maritime Uncrewed Aerial System ($0.9 - $1.3b)

Hobart Class Upgrade ($2.9 - $4.4b) Hobart Class Assurance ($1.1 - $1.7b)*

Land Based Maritime Strike Missiles ($400 - $500m)

Collins Class Life of Type Extension ($3.5 - $6.0b)*

Integrated Undersea Surveillance System ($5 - $7.4b)

Maritime Guided Weapons ($16.1 - $24.2b)

OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE INDUSTRY

More than 300 Australian companies are currently associated with the construction of the Offshore Patrol Vessels.