AUKUS Manufacturing Taskforce’s Post

Jericho Disruptive Innovation (JDI) continues to develop prototype capabilities for Head of Air Force Capability (HAC) to demonstrate options to solve gaps, risk and issues and take opportunities. A part of this remit includes the testing of developmental systems in a safe and risk managed way, and in this context JDI has raised Project ‘CAMEL TRAIN’. Improving the Australian Defence Force’s ability to operate from Australia’s northern approaches is a key priority outlined by the National Defence Strategy (NDS) for the future integrated force and this will be the primary focus for CAMEL TRAIN. The logistics supply chain within Australia’s northern approaches needs fundamental modernisation and novel solutions to meet the strategic objective of responding with credible military force. A resilient and robust logistics supply chain management system is required to enable commanders to fight, sustain and win in Australia’s northern approaches. CAMEL TRAIN will deliver a suite of air vehicles integrated into an autonomous Air Logistics Support (ALS) system. The CAMEL TRAIN system will strengthen the supply chain and offer a solution for rapid resupply of smaller stores to meet unforeseen urgent demands. The ability to rapidly resupply spokes from a logistic hub without straining personnel or larger airframes would significantly enhance the capacity and efficiency of the existing air logistics system. CAMEL TRAIN will eventually encompass a family of vehicles, ranging from short distance (50km) rotor variants capable of precision delivery up to 50kg, to longer range (1000km) fixed wing variants capable of transporting 1000kg. Larger variants will allow for optional crewing. Support at sea as well as land is planned, with at least some variants to be able to support maritime units by air drop or amphibious landings in waters up to Sea State 2. The system is to have a proven detect and avoid (DAA) function for flight control to operate in Class G airspace due to the prevalence of multiple users in that class of airspace. It is also recognised that using a type certified airframe for initial testing mayspeed introduction into active service. CAMEL TRAIN will be implemented in phases. This Request for Proposal (RFP) will define the scope of development services required for Phase 1 and will underpin subsequent procurement stages. Full details here https://lnkd.in/ga_RrAse All the latest with the AUKUS Forum here https://aukusforum.com #AUKUS 🇦🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸 #CAMELTRAIN

Rolls-Royce SMR will hold its first Supplier Conference on 19 June at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre’s Factory 2050. To register your interest in attending the Rolls-Royce SMR Supplier Conference, click here: https://lnkd.in/e3mQJiiu Existing and potential new suppliers are invited to attend and engage with senior representatives of Rolls-Royce SMR and discuss how to become involved in this generational opportunity. Rolls-Royce SMR’s Chief Finance Officer, Peter Morton, said: “Our suppliers, and the wider supply chain, will be critical to the success of Rolls-Royce SMR and in maximising social value. “We want to understand the breadth and depth of the capability and capacity within the supply chain, building on the great conversations we’ve had over the last few years, so we can move forward together at pace. “We’re reaching out to small, medium and large organisations from the UK and further afield – with and without nuclear experience – to ensure we have an inclusive and exciting event with a diverse mix of suppliers.”