KBR achieves CLCM delivery date target  

Adelaide-based KBR has achieved the Operative Date contractual milestone for the Capability Life Cycle Management of the Royal Australian’s Navy’s (RAN) Amphibious and Replenishment Ship fleet.

Under the new National Defence Strategy (NDS) the amphibious ships in particular have become a more visible part of the ADF’s littoral and riverine capability with their ability to carry troops and small craft around Australia’s coast and into the region.

Just two months after contract signing KBR has recruited and onboarded a team of 100 people at Fleet Base East in Sydney, while coordinating a progressive hand-over of the fleet care as well as planning the management of fleet sustainment over the five-year contract period.

“The effort and commitment of the team in meeting the 1 July Operative Date is a big achievement,” said KBR’s Vice President Government Solutions APAC Nic Maan. “It reflects the behaviour and values that will be integral to ensuring that this sustainment model realises its full potential and also our ambition to deliver the strategic asset management services required by the Navy as a long term and trusted partner.”

The Capability Life Cycle Management (CLCM) sustainment program includes multiple asset classes – the LHDs HMAS Adelaide and HMAS Canberra, LSD HMAS Choules and, from July 2025, the AORs HMAS Supply and Stalwart.

The CLCM model is one that fosters a more collaborative and transparent approach between the RAN and KBR, reflecting the aspiration of Defence’s Plan Galileo and the Maritime Sustainment Model.

Over the next five years the team will contribute to the continued development and growth of Australia’s sovereign maritime sustainment capabilities through the stewardship of these critical fleet assets which are core to Australia’s maritime and joint forces operational effectiveness, the company says.