John Faulkner (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Vice-President of the Executive Council) Share this | Hansard source

As all senators would be aware, our forces in Afghanistan currently face a very high risk from both insurgent operations and improvised explosive devices, and of course a high risk from indirect fire. Accordingly, the government’s investment in force protection capabilities includes a range of measures to provide direct protection for ADF members from small arms, IEDs and indirect fire. So, in addition to C-RAM, which I have mentioned, there is hardening of accommodation in Tarin Kowt, improved route clearance capabilities, enhanced protection and firepower for protected mobility vehicles, new night fighting equipment, improved body armour, a new weapons system for special forces, additional military working dogs and a suite of improved intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities. (Time expired)