to be retired in 2037. Summary This list includes equipment currently on order or a requirement which has been identified: LAND 4503 Phase 1 is set to replace the Tiger ARH helicopter with the Boeing AH-64E Guardian helicopter. A new deployable short-range ground-based air defence missile system is slated to replace the RBS-70 MANPADS by the early 2020s. Land-based anti-ship missiles were outlined as a new requirement in the 2016 Defence White Paper to defend deployed forces as well as offshore assets such as oil and natural gas platforms. The Australian Government committed to improving the systems that individual soldiers use. Items outlined in the DWP include "weapons and targeting equipment, digital communications systems, body armour and self protection equipment (including for chemical, biological and radiological threats), and night fighting equipment." 1,100 Hawkei protected mobility vehicles are currently being procured at a cost of around $1.3 billion. The Bushmaster PMV is to be replaced beginning in 2025 by a new platform. LAND 400 Phase 2 replacement program is set to replace the existing 257 ASLAVs with 211 Boxers. LAND 400 Phase 3 replacement program is set to replace 431 M113AS3/4 APCs. LAND 907 Phase 2 replacement program is set to replace the M1A1 Abrams with M1A2s. LAND 8113 Phase 1 will a acquire a long-range rocket artillery and missile system. The US has approved the sale of the M142 HIMARS. A riverine patrol capability is to be re-established in 2022. The capability will be established around a fleet of small, lightly armed patrol vessels to allow access to a range of different environments. The Army has outlined a need for enhanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability. With this, they plan to acquire a fleet of armed, medium-range unmanned aerial vehicles along with regular capability updates. They will provide enhanced firepower and ISR as well as a counter-terrorism ability overseas. They will also assist in humanitarian and relief missions. LAND 8116 Phase 1 will acquire AS9 Huntsman 155mm self-propelled howitzers. Up to 40 UH-60M Black Hawks will be acquired the Minister for Defence announced in December 2021. References External links Manufacturing process of the F88 rifle – Army News, 6 September 2007. Army Australia Army Equipment