"Defence is seeking opportunities to reduce the whole of life costs in both the acquisition and sustainment phases of LAND 400 Phase 3. Defence will pursue feasible opportunities to leverage commonality between the LAND 400 Phase 3 tendered solutions and other Australian Defence Force platforms, including the Boxer 8x8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle being delivered under LAND 400 Phase 2. The LAND 400 Phase 3 Request for Tender sought a response to include the integration/use of the following items common with LAND 400 Phase 2: a. Anti-Tank Guided Missile - Rafael SPIKE LR2; b. EOS Remote Weapon Station; and c. 30mm calibre main cannon with NATO 30×173mm Ammunition natures. "The Request for Tender also sought proposals for any other potential whole of life cost reductions. These will be explored further during the Risk Mitigation Activity. This could include alternative sub-systems, consumables, and training solutions if the tenderer considered that they represent better value for money and overall cost savings. This includes the possibility of retrofitting the LAND 400 Phase 2 capability with elements of the Phase 3 mission system."
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