Saab Australia’s deployable health project JP2060 Phase 3 has delivered 131 separate modules that were accepted by the Commonwealth, achieving Contract Material Release 1.
The modules, which range from complex deployable surgical modules to training equipment, will now be tested by Defence as they progress towards Initial Operating Capability later this year.
Under the $384 million JP2060-3 project, Saab will provide Defence with more than 550 health modules to deliver clinical care, including surgery, advanced medical imaging, trauma and intensive care services, categorised as NATO Role 1 to 3.
Saab will manage and maintain the equipment at its recently established Deployable Health Capability Support Centre (DHCSC) in Ipswich, which is now fully operational and ready to provide ongoing training.
The contract was initially signed with the Department of Defence in 2020, with the facility beginning construction in June 2021.
“I’m pleased the project has reached this important milestone and Saab looks forward to continuing to work closely with the Commonwealth to deliver the full JP2060-3 capability,” said Saab Australia Managing Director, Andy Keough CSC.
“The advanced deployable health capability that Saab is delivering will enable the Australian Defence Force to rapidly deploy lifesaving medical equipment, facilities and services to locations across Australia and the world.”