Project AIR 5418 is aimed at acquiring a follow-on stand-off weapon for the ADF.
The initial aim of the project was to equip both the F/A-18 Hornet and AP-3C Orion platforms.
SMS Defence Solutions supported Tenix on the
systems engineering associated with the selection and
integration of a follow-on stand-off weapon for the AP-3C platform.
Systems engineering processes were used to create system
element specifications and other related documentation as
derived from the top level AP-3C Function and Performance
Specification (FPS). Cost/performance/risk estimates were
developed for the integration of each weapon type onto the
AP-3C platform.
The Lockheed Martin AGM-158 Joint Air to Surface
Standoff Missiles (JASSM) was selected in March
2006 as the preferred solution, with the decision
to equip the F/A-18 platform only.
For further
information about the decision regarding AIR 5418,
refer to the Defence Media Release.