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July/August 2009 Issue
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Headlines Top News Headlines at DMO
The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, recently released the Defence Capability Plan 2009 Defence Capability Plan 2009 – Supporting Australian Industry
The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner, recently released the Defence Capability Plan 2009 (the DCP) at the Defence+Industry Conference, which will strengthen the partnership between Defence and defence industries to secure Australia’s strategic future.
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CEO DMO Dr Stephen Gumley outlined the way forward An exciting time for Defence and Industry
The CEO of the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO), Dr Stephen Gumley has outlined the way forward for the DMO and defence industry in delivering the Defence White Paper 2009, at the D+I Conference held in Adelaide recently.
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Defence Industry we build it A brand for Defence Industry
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, Greg Combet, announced the creation of an identifying brand for Defence Industry at the Defence and Industry Conference 2009 on 1 July 2009.
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signing of AIC Deed with Raytheon Signing of AIC Deed with Raytheon
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, recently welcomed the signing of an Australian Industry Capability (AIC) Deed with the Managing Director of Raytheon Australia, Ron Fisher, and the forthcoming establishment of Raytheon Australia’s Industry Development Unit.
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Senator Faulkner speaking with Ms Asuman Vangolu and Mr Umur Caglayan Defence Export Unit hosts Turkish Industry visit
A Turkish delegation led by Mr Lufti Varoglu, Head of Turkey’s International Cooperation Division visited Australia during the week 26 June - 4 July 2009.
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Annie Harper and Alistair Smith on the REA stand at the D+I Conference in Adelaide. Students take technology to the world
Defence industry has been encouraged to take an active role in developing Australia’s innovators of the future.
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It was celebrations all round, with the e-Portal’s first birthday. Defence+Industry e-Portal one year old
Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, recently joined industry and Defence to celebrate the 1st birthday of the Defence + Industry ePortal, and its publicly searchable Industry Capability Information System (ICIS)
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the Mortimer Review response A new direction for procurement reform
The Defence White Paper clearly details the need for procurement reform within the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) stating “The ADF requires a deep, diverse and secure supply chain to acquire and maintain the capabilities it needs.”
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the Bathurst Defence Awareness Briefing held  March 2009 Defence Awareness Briefings
The Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) Business Access Offices (BAO’s)have rolled out a series of Defence Awareness Briefings across metropolitan and major regional centres around Australia, with the support of local Regional Development Boards, State Governments and other Defence groups.
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F/A-18F Super Hornet in action Flying high on the Super Hornet’s first flight
Greg Combet, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, has congratulated the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) and Boeing following the first flight of Australia’s F/A-18F Super Hornet in the United States.
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The DEU has partnered with Exercise Northern Trident DEU partners with Exercise Northern Trident to provide opportunities for Australian Defence Industry
The Defence Export Unit (DEU) has partnered with Exercise Northern Trident in hosting a maritime industry Trade Mission to India; as the DEU continues to work closely with the Australian Defence Industry to identify opportunities to promote their capabilities on the international stage.
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The perpetual Essington Lewis Trophy 2009 ADM DMO/Industry Team of the Year Awards for Excellence
The Australian Defence Magazine (ADM) is inviting entries in the annual ADM Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO)/Industry Team of the Year Awards for 2009.
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Previous Defence Product-Specific Focus Groups have provided feedback on clearance diving equipment. Do you want improved performance from your kit?
The Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has put the call out for ideas and suggestions on how they (in conjunction with the Australian Defence Industry) can improve the Australian Defence Forces’ (ADF) equipment.
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 H .I. Fraser signs SADI Agreement. H I Fraser implements their SADI agreement
In August last year, H .I. Fraser signed the 50th Skilling Australia’s Defence Industry (SADI) Agreement. This significant milestone represented a joint commitment between the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) and H.I. Fraser to spend over $2.2 million on defence-specific professional and maintenance training.
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BAE Systems to build hull blocks for the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) program Air warfare destroyer alliance – shipbuilding contract with BAE Systems.
On June 26 2009, Mr Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, announced that ASC, on behalf of the AWD Alliance, had signed a contract with BAE Systems Australia Defence for the construction of Hull Blocks for the Hobart class Air Warfare Destroyer.
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News Bites News Bites
Arrival of next Airbus A330 in Brisbane for conversion to KC-30 tanker
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Weapon locating radar upgrade project achieves key milestone
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International challenge to develop military robots
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Submarine rescue capability relocates to Australia
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New Defence Technology proposals
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Remember When Remember When?
 
antenna array of the AN/KPQ-1 MLR .. We had the AN/KPQ-1
Such radar systems saw rapid development in the post-Second World War period, with the AN/KPQ-1 introduced into Australian Army service in the early 1960s.
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Innovations Innovations
the CyberQuad at the D+I Conference, in Adelaide Young Australian at the forefront of UAV innovation
One young Australian (Mr Joshua Portlock) is leading the way in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) race and was on hand at the recent Defence+Industry Conference in Adelaide to show off his latest project.
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SME Small to Medium Enterprises
 Port-a-cool 48” unit Keeping cool no matter where you are
When it comes to keeping cool, look no further than Portable Cooling Solutions. Portable Cooling Solutions Australia is a new company founded by the need for commercially affordable portable cooling equipment.
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Upcoming Events Upcoming Events
2009

 

 

 

 


July
Thur
30
-31
King-Hall Naval History Conference 2009
Adams Hall, Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra, ACT
30 - 31 July 2009
For more email: seapower.conferences@defence.gov.au
August
Mon
10
-12
ISSEC Conference
National Convention Centre, Canberra, ACT
10 - 12 August 2009
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September
Sat
26
-27
Townsville Air Show
Details to be confirmed
26 - 27 September 2009
Tue
29
-30
ADM’s 5th Annual Defence Skilling Summit
Hilton on the Park, Melbourne, Victoria
29 - 30 September 2009
For more email: alicia.boyd@informa.com.au
November
Tue
10
-12
MilCIS 2009 NSW – The way ahead
National Convention Centre, Canberra, ACT
10 - 12 November 2009
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January
Wed
27
-29
Sea Power Conference 2010/Pacific 2010 Maritime Conference
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, NSW
27 - 29 January 2009
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