The Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) is an important and vital organisation for the nation. With around 7,500 civilian, uniformed and contracted personnel in more than 40 locations throughout Australia and overseas, we are responsible for acquiring and sustaining the equipment used by the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

In the 2009-10 financial year we will spend some $11.8 billion with over $6.3 billion on purchasing new equipment and more than $5.5 billion spent on sustainment and through-life support (maintenance, upgrades, fuels, explosive ordnance and spares).

DMO is made up of three general areas comprising seven divisions and five major programs:

1. Domains: Aerospace Systems Division, Maritime Systems Division, Electronic Systems Division, Land Systems Division, Helicopter Systems Division, Explosive Ordnance Division and Acquisition and Sustainment Reform.

2. Corporate and Operating Divisions: Includes Finance Division, Human Resources & Corporate Services Division, Industry Division, and Special Counsel to the CEO.

3. Major Programs: Airborne Ealy Warning And Control Aircraft Program, New Air Combat Capability Program, Air Warfare Destroyer Program, Future Submarine Project and Chief Systems Integration.

There are currently 210 existing major projects (each valued at more than $20 million) and more than 150 minor projects.