Case Studies

Army Aviation Integration of Army Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) 

XKG is currently delivering program management, engineering, integration, ILS and cyberworthiness solutions in partnership with Army and Airbus to uplift the ARH mission system capability. XKG’s services are provided by a team working across a broad scope of services including: Capability & Concept Development, Requirements Engineering, Systems Architecture & Integration, Risk Assessment, Verification & Validation, and Program & Project Management.

Defence Innovation Hub - Deployable Micro Grid 

XKG is the prime contractor, in partnership with Optimal Group and Defence, to develop a Deployed Micro Grid and power generation solution. The Innovation Hub activity will deliver a microturbine power generation technology enhanced by battery power and renewables, supported by a leading-edge Energy Management System to provide reliable, scalable, efficient, and secure field power with a low total cost of ownership. 

Maritime Satellite Terminal Upgrade as part of JP 2008 program 

XKG managed all systems engineering activities to support the upgrade of the MASTIS Terminal across three variants that was provided to Navy as an integrated system on 14 ships across 4 different classes. This task included activity ranging from requirements gathering, options analysis, interface definition, detailed system design and platform integration to ensure the ongoing capability of over the horizon seaborne communications. 

Canberra Class Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD) Platform Strategic Analysis 

The project developed a ‘system of systems’ view of ADF Amphibious Warfare capability, engaging within the Joint environment as well as Defence industry. The scope of the study included command and control, surveillance/reconnaissance, logistics, and rotary wing aviation capabilities. 

Geospatial Software Engineering Services 

XKG is supporting the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) Airborne Sensing of the Littoral lead in developing and implementing geospatial data processing and analysis. Functional testing of the results will be conducted through field trials and integrated to MCM simulation system. Specifically, XKG will support geospatial data processing including development of software infrastructure and develop the integration between the processed geospatial products and the MCM Simulation System.

Victoria Police’s Automatic Number Plate Recognition System

XKG provided requirements development, design, and integration for an RFT work package for Victoria Police. The project delivers a new integrated system to a vehicle, creating large quantities of data to both cloud- based and on-premises networks. XKG services included requirements definition, stakeholder engagement, integration and design. XKG has extended the successful delivery through integration to other systems and set the strategy for future technology benefit realisation.

Development of Victoria Police’s Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Information System

XKG developed the business requirements and draft specification for ADIDIS, an ICT system to support the delivery of 100,000 random drug tests per year, enabling Victoria Police to reduce the road toll and contribute to community safety. This included integrating the conceptual design for the system architecture in specifications through consultation with the Road Policing Project Division, Victoria Police staff, and project stakeholders in the development of draft specifications.

Project SEA1442 Phase 4 

Project SEA1442 Phase 4 is upgrading the COMCEN on ANZAC Class Frigates. As a trusted delivery partner, XKG has been engaged to support this delivery. XKG is performing project engineer functions including engineering leadership, assisting the project team to assess the quality and suitability of the project deliverable documentation, support Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), manage installation activities and subcontractors, witness verification and validation activities and interact with Navy personnel to manage expectations and perceptions.

Project SEA 5012 Phase 1 – Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems

XKG is providing systems engineering support to the Royal Australian Navy’s next generation of undersea surveillance. As this capability advances over the next few decades, it will contribute to Australia’s maritime awareness and protection of sea lines of communication. This is through the delivery of enhanced command and control of current Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) assets, the introduction into service of dedicated ocean surveillance platforms and sensors and development of innovative and emerging technologies to maintain a capability edge. The scope of the project includes: Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems; Surveillance Systems; Sensor signal processing and analysis; and Future systems and alternative technologies and concepts.

System Safety Engineering Services

XKG is engaged with the UASMU to provide specialist engineering support to the ADF UAS platform. As part of the position, XKG was responsible for the engineering function of UAS sustainment, ensuring that it aligned with all current and future guidance. The provided services support the maintenance of Army Aviation UAS combat capability while looking to minimise the risk for other airspace users, ADF personnel, the civilian population, and critical infrastructure. XKG managed the system safety aspects for all platforms with a robust in-service safety management framework, including key hazard and risk management activities implemented through the approved SSP.

OneSKY Verification and Validation (V&V) Support

XKG supported V&V activities for the OneSKY Australia Program, the most complex transformation of air traffic management in Australian aviation history. OneSKY is a partnership between Airservices and the Department of Defence, replacing existing air traffic management systems with an advanced integrated system known as the Civil Military Air Traffic Management System (CMATS). Specifically, XKG performed the verification and validation testing activities to ensure the system and system elements met the Functional Baseline Requirements. XKG confirmed requirements are testable, allocating Verification Methods and Verification Phases, ensuring alignment with the Verification Cross Reference Matrix.

Support to Defence’s Deployed Network Environments

XKG provided network support and engineering services to Defence’s deployed networks including the Fleet Information Environment, Special Operations Network, and Jackstay-Land. Services provided include installation, maintenance and upgrades of network hardware and software and related tools. XKG is also delivering the build of the Jackstay-Land node fleet and Level 3 support services to the user community across Army, Air Force and Navy. This includes supporting build, test and deployment to the end-users of the system, with accompanying Level 3 ICT Help Desk services.

Special Operations Command Support System

XKG has been engaged by JC4ISPO’s Test and Integration Facility (JTIF) to support the sustainment of various Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) deployable ICT capabilities, including the Special Operations Command Support System. XKG is maintaining materiel technical integrity in accordance with the Land Materiel Safety Manual (LMSM) engineering framework, utilising a mature system engineering approach.