Force-protection contract against CBRN threats garnered by Leidos Australia
NewsSeptember 06, 2018
ADELAIDE, Australia. Leidos Australia has won a contract for Land 2110 Phase 1B from the Australian Department of Defense in a deal set to deliver critical capability in the area of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense (CBRND).
The primary objective of the joint CBRND capability, according to materials from Leidos Australia, is to provide force protection to deployed Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel, assigned coalition personnel, and designated civilians -- both offshore and within Australia -- against existing and emerging CBRN threats. The ADF also is charged with aiding other government agencies in domestic CBRN incidents and ensuring integration during coordinated government efforts.
The project -- with a total value of $243.5 million over the acquisition and initial support phase of five years -- will deliver and sustain capabilities in detection, identification and monitoring, warning and reporting, physical protection, hazard management, and medical support.
