May 2008 Issue
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Defence and Industry ePortal takes shape
Picture this: A publicly searchable database of Industry capabilities. A user friendly portal where Defence and Industry can connect and cross-communicate. A place where all stakeholders involved in Defence procurement can find out about the capabilities of Defence Industry. Where information regarding capabilities and opportunities flows freely and where supply meets demand. All accessible in one place. And available 24x7 online.
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DMO Leads by Example on Exhibition Costs
Expressing concern about the frequency and cost of Defence related conferences and exhibitions, DMO CEO, Dr Stephen Gumley has indicated the organisation is leading by example through recently announcing the transition of the Defence and Industry Conference (D+I) to become a biennial event.
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Collins sub book torpedoes ‘myths’
A revealing new book about the RAN’s Collins Class submarine procurement project that sinks media myths and ‘spin’ has been launched in Sydney.
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ASC West huge boost for submarine maintenance
A new $35 million submarine support facility, which accommodates 185 employees managing a 25-year contract to maintain Australia’s Collins Class submarine fleet, is set to inject millions of dollars into the Western Australian economy.
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Budget: DMO Procurement and Sustainment
The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement, the Hon. Greg Combet MP, has given a briefing on the Government’s first Budget and outlined a number of features relevant to Defence procurement and sustainment.
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Review of procurement and sustainment
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DMO CEO reappointed
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Industry Opportunities in Defence
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Hypersonic flight explored
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… We had Body Armour?
Ever since humans first tried to kill each other, man has invented ways to counter the weapons of his enemies. The Romans used tough leather with metal fittings, while in the Middle Ages it was suits of steel armour, often of dubious quality. Occasionally even outlaws would come up with a suit of armour, the most famous Australian example being Ned Kelly.
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A mobile data network that is truly ‘on the go’
A Canberra based SME is taking to the world a totally mobile autonomous ad hoc data network that uniquely requires no fixed or third party infrastructure and each platform acts as a relay station with no terrain limitations.
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CARCOM jumps into defence work
As with many SMEs, it must have been hard for Tony Copley, in 1993, to have imagined where his then one-man-operation would lead. Some 15 years on, Darwin based CARCOM Installations now employs 15 staff members with a turnover of around $2m per year.
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Inside the DMO |
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Portfolio Budget Statements 2011-12 |
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2011 Public Defence Capability Plan |
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Defence Annual Report 2010-11 |
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DMO Major Projects Report 2010-11 |
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Defence Industry Policy Statement 2010 |
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Defence Procurement Policy Manual |
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Rizzo Report |
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