November 2008 Issue
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OnTarget survey
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DMO Executive Briefings
Significant opportunities exist for Industry to do business with Defence. Senior Defence executives will be conducting executive briefings during November, in selected capital and regional centres around Australia.
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Industry urged to invest in skilling
The Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement, the Hon. Mr Greg Combet has told the Australian Defence Magazine Skilling Summit the very tight labour market throughout Australia is what makes it difficult to attract an average of nearly 1800 workers per year into the defence industry.
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BAOs Hit the Road!
As part of their proactive liaison role, DMO’s state based Business Access Offices (BAO) staff members have been getting out and about in local industry promoting Defence Industry Policy Initiatives.
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The SEA 1000 - Future Submarine Project
The SEA 1000 Future Submarine Project has been established to acquire Australia’s next generation of submarine. SEA 1000 will equip the Royal Australian Navy with a high capability conventional submarine incorporating a mix of Australian, European and US leading edge technology.
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Weatherhaven to supply soft shelters
JP2060 has reached an important milestone with a contract being signed by Canadian-based manufacturer Weatherhaven for supply of the Controlled Environment Soft Shelter (CESS)-Medical.
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Combet inspects new autonomous technology at BAE Systems
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Construction begins on multi-million dollar propellant manufacturing facility
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Savings projected through aircraft life extension project
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Smart bombs score another hit in extended range test
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Milestone Bushmaster in Bendigo
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 Remember
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…We Cooked With Steam?
At the beginning of the Second World War, the Australian Army was equipped with two main portable stoves, the Sawyer and Fowler ovens. Both relied on timber for fuel, and had to be transported to a location, assembled and fired before a meal could be produced.
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Night vision good; thermal imaging great…. image fusion goggles even better!
Night vision devices were developed nearly 50 years ago by the US military, however Rob Michael of Melbourne based Military & Law Enforcement Technologies says QUADRO Night Vision/Thermal Imaging fusion goggles are ‘like nothing you’ve ever seen B4’.
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Flexibility and responsiveness the key to success
As a highly specialised niche operator, the ability to be flexible and responsive is just two things Walter Breunig, Director Hardware Engineering at Dedicated Systems Australia Pty Ltd believes are vital in achieving success.
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 Upcoming
Events |
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| November |
Tue
4
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UDT Pacific 2008
Undersea defence technology
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
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Thu
6
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Submarine Institute of Australia 2008 Conference
'Australia's Future Submarine - The Way Ahead'
Canberra, Shine Dome ANU
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| Upcoming
Events - 2009 |
| 2009
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| January |
Mon
12
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GULF C4ISR 2009
The leading military communications event in the GULF
Armed Forces Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE
12 - 21 January 2009
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| February |
Sun
1
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Soldier Technology US 2009
Hyatt Regency, Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia
Avalon Airport, USA
1 - 4 February 2009
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| March |
Tue
10
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Avalon 2009
Australian International Airshow
and Aerospace and Defence Exposition
Avalon Airport
10 - 15 March 2009
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| April |
Tue
14
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ASWEC 2009
Australian Software Engineering Conference
Courtyard Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort
Gold Coast, Queensland
14 - 17 April 2009
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| June - July |
Mon
29
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Defence and Industry Conference and Trade Exhibition 2009
Adelaide Convention and Exhibition Centre,
29 June - 3 July 2009
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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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