Australia is taking steps to develop a counter-IED (C-IED) capability as IEDs become more widespread and effective. On Sept. 22, the Minister for Defense Sen. David Johnston said First Pass was approved for the LAND 154 Phase 2 Joint C-IED program, including approximately $17.3 million for a range of capability development activities, trials, risk reduction activities and industry solicitations. The total value of this project at the next milestone, Second Pass, is anticipated to be more than $266 million. A…
