# Australian Army military modernization efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-army-military-modernization-efforts > Updated: 2026-09-12T13:48:59.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Australian Army is advancing its military modernization through the procurement and testing of new bridging and amphibious logistics equipment. Recent developments include the delivery of three Bridge Erection Boats (BEBs) manufactured by Birdon, which are designed for tactical float bridging, rafting, and patrol operations. These vessels are transportable via road, rail, and air to support operations when crossings are destroyed. Further enhancements to amphibious capabilities involve the Landing Craft Medium (LCM) program. This initiative includes the construction of 18 steel-hulled vessels at Austal’s shipyards in Western Australia, capable of transporting payloads up to 80 tonnes. Kongsberg Maritime has reached an agreement to provide Kamewa Steel Series waterjets for this fleet. Additionally, the Army has successfully conducted sea transport trials in Sydney Harbour using the HMAS Canberra to test the deployment of AS21 Redback, AS9 Huntsman, and AS10 armoured vehicles for littoral operations. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Australian Army upgrades bridging and amphibious logistics capabilities The Australian Army is upgrading its logistics and bridging capabilities with new Bridge Erection Boats from Birdon and a fleet of 18 Landing Craft Medium vessels equipped with Kongsberg Maritime waterjets. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-army-upgrades-bridging-and-amphibious-logistics-capabilities ### 2026-09-07: Australian Army advances modernization with new vessels and vehicle trials The Australian Army has received three new Birdon bridge erection boats and successfully completed sea transport trials for its Redback, Huntsman, and ammunition resupply vehicles aboard HMAS Canberra. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-army-advances-modernization-with-new-vessels-and-vehicle-trials --- Cite as: Australian Army military modernization efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/australian-army-military-modernization-efforts