Australian Defense Force signs contract with Boeing
PLA Daily 2004-03-02
CANBERRA, March 1 (Xinhuanet) -- The Australian Defense Force (ADF)signed a contract with Boeing Monday for a most advanced air defense command and control system.
The 114 million-dollar (88 million US dollars) Vigilare system would enable the ADF to support surveillance and air defense of the entire country from two operations centers in New South Wales and Northern Territory, Australian Defense Minister Robert Hill said in a statement.
"This means we will be able to better respond to possible future incursions into Australia's airspace, not only by aircraft but also by any missiles that are detected," said Hill.
The system would provide high-tech communication facilities which would be networked with other ADF and allied surveillance and combat assets, according to the defense minister.
"The contract involves the complex task of integrating and installing high technology systems and will bring together capabilities developed both overseas and within Australia," said Hill.
The first command and control system is expected to be installed and operational by mid-2007.
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