Special Ops forces to receive $1bn kit upgrade
6 May 2022
Australia’s Special Operations Command is set to receive new equipment and facilities as part of a major investment from the Commonwealth.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced $1 billion would be invested in a major revamp of the Special Operations Command’s capability as part of the second phase of Project Greyfin.
The project, first announced in 2019, aims to bolster specialist equipment and enhance communications, surveillance and counter-terrorism capabilities.
This second stage involves updating Special Operations Command and control with a focus on “agility and strategic posture”.
The new $1 billion package includes the delivery of:
- “highly specialised” communications and intelligence equipment;
- new water and land vehicles;
- tactical equipment and weapons; and
- new facilities.
“Our special forces and commandos defend Australia and our interests 24 hours a day and Project Greyfin will keep them at the cutting edge.
Minister for Defence Peter Dutton said Project Greyfin would strengthen Australia’s response to both domestic and foreign threats.
“Project Greyfin is ensuring our Australian special forces have access to the best and latest weapons and equipment.
“Given the rapidly evolving strategic and threat environment facing Australia, special forces troops need the best gear. And it’s equally important that Defence is agile enough to get this equipment to the troops, when they need it.”
Australia’s Special Operations Command is made up of the Special Air Service Regiment, 1st and 2nd Commando Regiments, Special Operations Engineer Regiment and the Special Operations Logistic Squadron.
Source: Defence Connect