AIR6500 Joint Air Battle Management System

Service And Conflict Use

1. Aug 28, 2023

   Lockheed Martin Australia selected as strategic partner

   Lockheed Martin announced that it had been selected as the Australian Defence Force’s strategic partner for AIR6500 Phase 1, the Joint Air Battle Management System.

   Sources: Lockheed Martin AIR6500 strategic partner

2. Apr 24, 2024

   AUD$500 million head contract signed

   Lockheed Martin Australia and Defence signed the AIR6500 Phase 1 head contract to build the Joint Air Battle Management System in Australia.

   Sources: Lockheed Martin AIR6500 head contract, Lockheed Martin Australia signs $500m Air 6500 Phase 1 contract

3. May 2, 2024

   Defence describes the core command-and-control architecture

   Defence said AIR6500 Phase 1 would provide the core command-and-control architecture for the ADF’s future integrated air and missile defence capability, including four CEA Technologies radars.

   Sources: Joint Air Battle Management System - Defence, Latest contract a big deal for air defence

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