Inside DMO

Aerospace Systems Division manages the acquisition and through life support of aerospace systems for the Australian Defence Force. The division is responsive, as appropriate, to the Service Chiefs and Vice Chief of the Defence Force for delivery of acquisition outcomes.

Aerospace Combat Systems Branch

This branch manages the acquisition and sustainment activities for the strike reconnaissance and tactical fighter capabilities. It supports the F-111, F/A-18 and BAE-126.

This branch plans and coordinates division wide support including external representation on non-weapons system specific issues, management of the underlying division business procedures and performance management and communication systems. This branch includes the Aerospace Equipment System Support Office.

This branch manages the acquisition and sustainment of the Air-to-Air Refuelling capability that is provided by project AIR5402 and future airlift capability projects under AIR8000. It is also responsible for the Air Lift and Training Aircraft Systems Program Offices.

This branch is responsible for the Maritime Patrol Systems Program Office, Directorate of Aerospace Simulators and Special Purpose Aircraft. It also manages the acquisition of the Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle capability under project JP129, the future aircraft and UAV maritime surveillance and response capability under project AIR7000 and various AP-3C upgrade phases of AIR5276.