02 · Active Programs

Four programs of record.

Macropod Dynamics maintains four active development programs across the Australian Defence Force and one allied government customer. Capability Acquisition & Sustainment Group is the principal Australian sponsor.

PROGRAM · LAND-174 PHASE 2 STAGE · ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING DEV.
Project BOOMER
The lead development program with the Australian Defence Force. Delivers an initial company-strength capability of 96 fielded MK-VII units distributed across 1st, 3rd and 7th Brigade. Initial Operating Capability is targeted for Q3 2027.
SponsorCASG · LSD
Contract ValueA$1.42 B
IOCQ3 2027
PROGRAM · SOCOMD MOBILITY STAGE · USER EVALUATION TRIALS
Project JOEY
A sub-15 kg dismounted-reconnaissance variant developed for special operations forces. User evaluation concluded with 1st Commando Regiment in March 2026 at the Cultana Training Area, with all 14 acceptance objectives met or exceeded.
SponsorSOCOMD HQ
Mass13.8 kg
StatusUET Complete
PROGRAM · SYNTHETIC ENVIRONMENT STAGE · IN SERVICE
Project KOOLABEAR
A dedicated synthetic training environment for operator certification, behavioural-model validation, post-incident reconstruction, and the validation of emergent mob-level tactical behaviours prior to fielding. Now resident at the Combined Arms Training Centre, Puckapunyal, with secondary nodes at Holsworthy and Edinburgh.
SponsorFORCOMD
Operators Certified814
StatusIn Service
PROGRAM · STAGE ·
Project BLINKY
A classified development effort under a partnered foreign government. Further information regarding scope, customer, value and milestones is withheld in accordance with the  and applicable bilateral arrangements.
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Technology Readiness Level · Per Programme

PER MIL-HDBK-881C / DSTG TRL CALCULATOR
Project BOOMER
TRL 8
System complete and qualified. Final acceptance and EMD entry achieved at Cultana, March 2026.
Project JOEY
TRL 6
System prototype demonstrated in operationally relevant environment. SOCOMD UET concluded.
Project KOOLABEAR
TRL 9
In service. Synthetic environment fielded at Puckapunyal, Holsworthy and Edinburgh.
Project BLINKY
TRL
Withheld in accordance with applicable bilateral arrangements.
Capability Roadmap

From founding to Full Operating Capability.

2019
Macropod Dynamics founded
2021
MK-I demonstrator; Series A close
2022
Series B close (A$140M); MK-V trials
2024
MK-VII unveiled; Land 174 selection
2026
Acceptance trials complete; EMD entry
2027
Initial Operating Capability (target)
2028
JOEY variant fielded with SOCOMD
2029
Full Operating Capability (target)
Live Operations Updated continuously from fleet telemetry
Platform Hours Accumulated
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Kilometres Traversed
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Synthetic Engagements
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Operators Certified
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