Case studies
Programs we have supported.
Defence and Government programs N20 has supported, and the role we played on each.
- LandLAND 400 Phase 2
Verification and validation, systems engineering and in-service engineering support across the Boxer fleet.
Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, Specialist Engineering
CASG, Armoured Fighting Vehicle Branch
N20 has provided continuous verification and validation engineering to the Boxer program from early acceptance testing through to fleet introduction. Our engineers author acceptance test procedures and reports, witness testing on behalf of the Commonwealth, and lead Test Readiness Reviews and Failure Review Boards across multiple vehicle variants.
As the program matured the engagement broadened to senior systems engineering for the integration of a Remote Weapon Station onto non-turreted variants, and to an embedded technical officer role managing defects, engineering changes and configuration control for the in-service fleet.
- LandLAND 907 Phase 2
Foreign Military Sales acquisition, delivery coordination and contract management for the Abrams upgrade.
Project Management
CASG, Heavy Armour Systems Program Office
N20 provided senior project management for the Foreign Military Sales acquisition of the M1A2 SEPv3 with the US Government, then coordinated delivery, logistics, training and support through Initial Materiel Release and Initial Operational Capability.
We also hold contract management for the Immersive Tactical Trainer, a networked simulation system fielded across brigade sites, and provide ongoing program support to the Heavy Armour Systems Program Office.
- LandLAND 8160 Phase 1
Project, commercial and business management leadership within the Combat Engineering Vehicle program office.
Project Management
CASG, Heavy Armour Systems Program Office
N20 project managers lead commercial management, logistics, transportation, fielding and introduction into service for the Combat Engineering Vehicle program, working alongside Commonwealth and industry teams through delivery and transition to sustainment.
- LandLand Network Integration Centre
Program-level T&E management, cyber-worthiness testing and software release assurance for Army's tactical network.
Test and Evaluation, Specialist Engineering
Army Headquarters
N20 provides the Program Test and Evaluation Manager for the Land Network Integration Centre. The role develops test strategy aligned to the Land T&E Strategy and the Land Network architecture, approves test plans and reports, and established the engineering work intake process used by the Centre.
The engagement includes cyber-worthiness test and evaluation and software release assurance for Land C4 capabilities across a system-of-systems environment.
- LandLAND 125 Phase 4
Project recovery and contract management for the Soldier Combat Ensemble and field equipment.
Project Management
CASG, Integrated Soldier Systems Branch
N20 led project recovery for the Soldier Combat Ensemble during a period of global supply disruption. Through spiral development and supplier negotiation the project moved from seven months behind schedule to six months ahead, within budget.
We also managed the Field Equipment Deed of Standing Offer, restructuring the contract change process so that product transitions rose fourfold within six months, and established the Field Equipment Working Group, since adopted by other programs.
- JointJoint Force Interoperability and Assurance
A data-centric methodology and toolset for measuring interoperability across major joint and multinational exercises.
Test and Evaluation, Data Analytics
Joint Force Interoperability and Assurance Branch
N20 developed the data-centric methodology and the JFIA Toolset used to measure interoperability between Australian and multinational forces across major exercises, and contributed to the program Test and Evaluation Master Plan.
Reporting from the toolset informed the Joint Warfare Council and the Vice Chief of the Defence Force, who awarded the team a Gold Commendation.
- LandReconfigurable Driver Simulator
Project management of armoured vehicle driver training simulators from acceptance through to sustainment.
Project Management, Specialist Engineering
CASG, Armoured Fighting Vehicle Branch
N20 provides the full-time project manager for the LAND 400 Phase 2 and Phase 3 elements of the Reconfigurable Driver Simulator program. Our project manager led acceptance testing, functional and physical configuration audits, installation, cyber-worthiness and ICT accreditation, pilot training courses and site readiness.
The simulators were delivered on schedule and on budget with an Australian industry partner, and the engagement continues through technical certification and transition to sustainment.
- LandLAND 400 Phase 3
Scope development and technical authority for simulation training systems in the Infantry Fighting Vehicle acquisition.
Test and Evaluation, Project Management
CASG, Armoured Fighting Vehicle Branch
N20 led scope development workshops for the simulation training systems within the Infantry Fighting Vehicle acquisition, producing the Statement of Work for the acquisition contract. During tender evaluation we provided technical authority sign-off on test and evaluation artefacts.
- LandLAND 8116
Software verification and validation for the Protected Mobile Fires digital fires system.
Specialist Engineering, Test and Evaluation
CASG
N20 provides the senior software engineer coordinating software verification and validation, test witnessing and integration activities at Defence facilities for the Protected Mobile Fires program. The role reviews software design documentation, contract deliverables and test reports for the digital fires system.
- LandLand C4 Program
Project and tranche-level T&E management across Defence, the Australian Signals Directorate and international partners.
Test and Evaluation
Department of Defence
N20 provided the Test and Evaluation Manager for the Land C4 Program, coordinating project and tranche-level T&E across Defence, the Australian Signals Directorate and international partners. Systems were assessed against capability target states and preparedness requirements.
- MaritimeMaritime strike weapons
Second Pass T&E planning and V&V accreditation for maritime strike weapons.
Test and Evaluation, Specialist Engineering
CASG, Maritime Explosive Ordnance Branch
N20 provided the Test and Evaluation Manager for Second Pass planning of maritime strike weapons, authoring the Test and Evaluation Master Plan, the V&V Accreditation Plan and risk reduction activity concepts. We ran the T&E working groups and readiness reviews, aligned to the MEOSPO engineering management system and the Maritime T&E Manual.
- GovernmentDefence Export Controls
Business intelligence tools for Australia's defence export regulator.
Data Analytics
Department of Defence
N20 built the DEC Insights tool, a data health dashboard, assessor reporting tools and a workforce dashboard for Defence Export Controls, using Power BI and Tableau on a Dynamics 365 back end. The tools allowed the Branch to respond quickly to Senate inquiries and to identify processing bottlenecks, and remain in daily use.
- AirAIR 6500 Phase 2
Project management and systems engineering through Gate 0 for joint air battle management.
Project Management, Systems Engineering
Department of Defence
N20 provided the project manager who guided AIR 6500 Phase 2 through Gate 0, co-authoring the Project Execution Strategy. We also provided systems engineering across requirements interpretation and architecture analysis to support early acquisition planning.
- MaritimeNavy additive manufacturing
Logistics data analysis to prioritise Navy stock items for additive manufacturing.
Data Analytics
CASG, Maritime Systems Division
N20 performed the extract, transform and load of Navy logistics data and developed business rules to rank stock items by need and suitability for additive manufacturing. An interactive Power BI dashboard let planners adjust the selection criteria, with the work delivered as a subcontractor to Synergy.
- GovernmentMaritime Response Capability
T&E concepts and operational concept development for a maritime response capability.
Systems Engineering, Test and Evaluation
Department of Home Affairs
N20 provided the senior systems engineer authoring Test and Evaluation Concept documentation for First Pass and risk reduction activity concepts for Second Pass, and contributed to the Operational Concept Document.
Engagement
Directly, and through the Major Service Providers.
N20 is engaged directly by Defence project offices and Commonwealth agencies, and as a partner to all four Major Service Providers.
Panels and accreditations