Defence Doctrine Author / Land Combat SME – LAND 907

RFQ: RFx29836 – LCD-26-0025

Client: Department of Defence

Location: Russell, ACT 2601

Contract: 1 September 2026 to 30 June 2027

Extension: One possible six-month extension

Security clearance: Minimum active NV1

Application deadline: 10:00 am AEST, Friday 14 August 2026

Pinaka Technology Solutions brings this chance through a Defence Prime and is seeking experienced Defence doctrine authors, military technical writers and land combat subject matter experts to support the LAND 907 Armoured Combat Doctrine work package.

The engagement will deliver updated Army doctrine supporting the upgraded Main Battle Tank and the introduction of Combat Engineering Vehicles. This is a deliverables-based engagement structured around defined milestones.

Scope of work

The successful contractor or delivery team will review and update doctrine covering:

- Mounted combat tactics and tank regiment operations
- Abrams gunnery




- Combat engineering and employment of engineers
- Mines, explosive hazards and threat-device reduction
- Route and area clearance
- Combined-arms obstacle breaching
- Gap crossing and tactical obstacle integration
- Formation tactics and urban operations
- Land range orders and explosive practices
- Recovery operations
- Armoured infantry, cavalry and related Armoured Fighting Vehicle capabilities

The complete work package includes 23 prioritised doctrine deliverables.

Key responsibilities

- Review existing Army doctrine, policy and supporting material.
- Research and incorporate LAND 907 capability changes.
- Draft and update doctrine in accordance with Army doctrine-development processes.
- Consult with Defence stakeholders and relevant subject matter experts.
- Manage review

📌 Defence Doctrine Author / Land Combat SME – LAND 907or higher | Canberra
🏢 Pinaka
📍 Canberra