Overview

Ventia is managing international manufacturers and Australian subcontractors to deliver more than 300 essential military support vehicles and the training and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) required to enable Defence personnel to most effectively deploy them.


Client

Australian Defence Force (ADF)

Project duration

5 years | Commencement: 30 July 2021

Description

Ventia is leading a team of international Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and local engineering specialists to deliver more than 300 earth-moving and materials-handling vehicles to the ADF.

These 13 vehicle types – including cranes, excavators, dozers, telehandlers, and front-end loaders – require specific modifications to meet Australian conditions and ADF requirements, in particular for air transportability and water fording capability.

Ventia will also provide the technical support – including technical documentation and training courses for ADF personnel – required to commission these vehicles into service.

Scope of work

  • Vehicle modification and supply: Deliver 300+ essential military support vehicles modified for Defence operations.
  • Manufacturing collaboration: Bring together global OEMs and local subcontractors to provide Defence with a solution combining the best of Australian and international capabilities.
  • Integrated logistics support: Deliver 260+ technical documents and develop and conduct training programs to familiarise ADF personnel with the new vehicles.

 

Project outcomes

  • Enhanced Defence capability: Improved operational readiness for the ADF with specification improvements to vehicles and the first 100 vehicles delivered ahead of schedule.
  • Economic impact: Significant local industry engagement and economic contribution through Australian supply chain spend in the order of $70 million. Including a $11.3 million dollar spend with Australian Veteran-owned SME.
  • Sustainability and innovation: Reduction in environmental footprint and improved training efficiencies, including a reduction in training days from 522 to 327
  • ADF recognition: Finalist recognition in the 2024 Australian Defence Industry Awards.

 

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