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February 2009 Issue
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DMO forges ahead with industry skilling package
DMO’s Industry Skilling Directorate is forging ahead with implementation of the Industry Skilling Program Enhancement (ISPE) package announced by the Federal Government in November 2008. The ISPE package consists of 14 new defence industry skilling and career initiatives.
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Final product specific focus group for 2008
In November last year, the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) through Industry Division hosted the final product specific focus group for 2008.
The Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) and Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus (SSBA) focus groups were held in conjunction with Pacific Commercial Diving Supply, Divex and Apollo Australia, who currently supply and maintain the equipment used by both the Navy and Army.
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Anti-Ship Missile Defence Project - SEA WARRIOR EXERCISE
In December last year, the ANZAC Anti-Ship Missile Defence (ASMD) Project conducted its first and highly successful “Sea Warrior” exercise. It was held at the ANZAC Combat System Integration Laboratory (ACSIL) at DSTO Edinburgh, SA in conjunction with the HMAS PERTH Operations Team.
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“Royal” recognition for Australian engineer
One of the Australian pioneers of a revolutionary decoy system helping to protect Australian warships from missile attacks has received a prestigious international award.
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Scotwork provides DMO with advanced negotiation skills
The Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) recently appointed Scotwork Negotiating Skills Australia as preferred supplier of advanced negotiating skills training for a period of two years. The training is offered through the DMO Institute, as part of the DMO Institute alliance with Deakin Prime
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Joint purchase of maritime satellite communications terminals for Air Warfare Destroyer and LHD Amphibious Ships
The Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) recently signed a contract with BAE Systems Australia Limited for the joint supply of five maritime satellite communications terminals for the Air Warfare Destroyer and Amphibious Ship major programs, at an estimated direct saving of $20 million.
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The DEU facilitates $200 million of new exports
Over the past 12 months, the Defence Export Unit (DEU) has facilitated new exports of around $200 million, and are supporting additional export opportunities of over $500 million. The DEU has been successful in achieving market access for Australian companies worldwide.
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A year in review with the Defence Export Unit
The past 12 months have been extremely successful for the Defence Export Unit (DEU). Operating under “Team Australia” (an initiative between the Australian Government and Industry in promoting Australia’s innovative defence and security technologies overseas) were successful in facilitating a number of Australian companies achieving partnering agreements at international events.
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DMO helps Australian students take on the world in 2009
The Defence Material Organisation (DMO), through a three year sponsorship arrangement with the Re-Engineering Australia Forum (REA), is providing a group of high school students from Canberra and Sydney with the chance of a lifetime - to represent Australia at a global technology competition in the United Kingdom later this year.
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Tender opportunities for GTESPO
Ground Telecommunication Equipment Systems Program Office (GTESPO) invites interested companies to attend an Industry Briefing on a number of upcoming opportunities that are due for release in 2009.
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Improving Defence contractor performance
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New initiative to improve systems integration
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Hunter Skills Forum
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Contract awarded for Hornet and Super Hornet engine support
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Hornet upgrade flying high
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Air Warfare Destroyer sailing ahead
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Acceptance of the first MRH90 assembled in Australia
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Progress on project Vigilare
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Contract signed for the supply of pharmaceuticals to the ADF
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Defence signs transportable air operations towers contract
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 Remember
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.. We had Armoured Trucks?
During the 1950s, International Harvester Company in close collaboration with the Australian Army, developed a 2-1/2-ton 4x4 General Service truck. Of the ‘cab-over-engine’ design, the initial prototypes underwent testing in the mid-1950s, followed by 100 improved trucks used for extended user trials in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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Information security taken to a new level
Green Hills Software is a technology provider of high performance compilers, software development tools and real-time operating systems for developers of embedded systems. An "embedded" system is one in which a microprocessor and associated components (e.g. memory or a touch screen) are incorporated into a product to aid in accomplishing difficult and complex tasks.
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Smartlock Digital – unlocking the key to success
Operating since the late 1980s, Smartlock Digital is a supplier of high security electronic safe and ATM locks to trade, OEM and Security Construction Equipment Committee (SCEC) Approved Locksmiths and is a division of the Davcor Group Pty Ltd
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