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May 2009 Issue
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Headlines Top News Headlines at DMO
Release of the Defence White Paper 2009 Defence White Paper 2009 – A Defence Force for the 21st Century
The Prime Minister the Hon. Kevin Rudd MP and the Minister for Defence the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP have released the most comprehensive Defence White Paper ever produced by an Australian Government.
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Response to the Mortimer Review Government’s response to the Mortimer Review
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, has released the Government’s response to the independent review into Defence Procurement and Sustainment, conducted by Mr David Mortimer AO.
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The Government’s investment program will result in a significant increase in the level of in-country expenditure. The White Paper and local industry
Investment in new military equipment over the next two decades will create significant opportunities for local industry, “The local Defence industry sector will be a key beneficiary of the Government’s increased investment in military equipment planned over the next five years,” Mr Fitzgibbon said.
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An Australian soldier, far from home, using state-of-the-art combat equipment Defence Materiel Organisation Support to Operations
Providing responsive materiel support to Australian Defence Force (ADF) Operations is the highest priority task of the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO).
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Minister Fitzgibbon inspects a SPY-1D(V) radar array up close Minister for Defence visits Aegis Production Facility in USA
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, visited Lockheed Martin’s Aegis Production Test Center in Philadelphia as part of his recent visit to the United States (USA).
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Contract signing will see SAAB Systems deliver the multi-link capability Multi link upgrade (MLU) contract signing with Saab Systems
The Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) together with SAAB Systems has signed a five-year contract that will primarily deliver multi-link capability for ANZAC class frigates and Canberra class Amphibious ships.
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The new Bushmaster variant with interrogator arm Counter IED variant gives Bushmaster extra edge
A new variant of the Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle is currently being delivered from Thales’s Bendigo facility, destined for Dutch forces operating in the Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan.
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The RAAF's first F/A-18 Super Hornet takes shape in the US. Major milestone achieved for first Australian F/A-18F Super Hornet
Another major step toward completion of the first Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18F Super Hornet was celebrated recently at the Northrop Grumman Corporation in El Segundo, California.
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Defence+Industry Conference 2009 Defence+Industry Conference 2009
Invest in Defence Capability
Registration OPEN NOW
Adelaide Convention and Exhibition Centre North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia. TUESDAY 30 June - THURSDAY 2 July.

http://www.defenceandindustry.gov.au
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Project Management Achievement Awards (PMAA) for 2009 Submissions for the AIPM Project Management Achievement Awards closing 5 June 2009
The Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) is again conducting the Project Management Achievement Awards (PMAA) for 2009.
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A United States Air Force (F/A-18) Super Hornet (Rhino) at the Avalon Air Show 2009 Up, up and away at Avalon Air Show 2009
The sky was definitely not the limit at the Avalon Air Show 2009 held from 10-15 March. A total of 165,000 people attended the event over the six days.
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REA representatives Craig Hingston, Mitra Rawan and Maree Giles,  at the Avalon TradeThe AIC Program signing was held at the Avalon Air Show DMO and Boeing USA sign Industry Capability Deed at Avalon Air Show
The Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) recently announced the signing of a revised Australian Industry Capability (AIC) Deed with Boeing USA.
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REA representatives at the Avalon Trade Expo and Air Show DMO backs innovators of the future
As the National Sponsor of the Re-Engineering Australia Foundation (REA), the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) is now supporting an amazing competition that encourages engineering and project management innovators of the future
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News Bites News Bites
Minister welcomes new Defence opportunities for small businesses
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New era for C-130J through life support
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Defence Minister visits Northrop Grumman facility
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Tectonica awarded $110 million M113 global positioning system enhancement contract
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Keeping Defence Science cutting edge
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Australian Defence Scientist recognised internationally
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Latest Air Warfare Destroyer Combat System contract signed
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MOU signed with Unites States Navy
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Remember When Remember When?
 
.. We had self propelled artillery?
The immediate post war period saw Australian Army interest in self propelled (SP) artillery. Three armoured formations had recently been created, emphasising the need for artillery with a similar degree of mobility to the tanks.
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Innovations Innovations
Nowhere to hide with x-ray inspection and screening systems
In an age where the detection of explosives, weapons or even nuclear devices is paramount across the security environment, one company offers several lines of x-ray systems for critical security applications
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SME Small to Medium Enterprises
Combatfx™ are a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all simulated battlefield effects Lights, camera…action – providing special effects for military training
Combatfx™ is a Division of Pride Studios Pty Ltd, one of the oldest and well known special effects studios in Australia. In the last 20 years Pride Studios Pty Ltd has supplied the full spectrum of practical and physical special effects, including explosive, pyrotechnic, armoring and rigging.
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Upcoming Events Upcoming Events
2009

 

 

 

 


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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August
Mon
10
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ISSEC Conference
National Convention Centre Canberra
10 - 12 August 2009
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