December 2006/January 2007 Issue
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Joint Strike Fighter project powers ahead and drives innovation
The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) project is expanding the skills of Australia ’s workforce and enhancing the calibre of capability produced.
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Meeting of minds:
The Worlds Complex Project Managers will gather in Canberra in February 2007
In February 2007 Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) is bringing together the elite in complex project management to network and share their skills with DMO staff.
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New Secretary of Defence
Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon John Howard has appointed Nick Warner as the Secretary of Defence after Ric Smith announced his retirement from the Public Service effective from Friday 1 December.
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More companies seek to upskill
Rosebank Engineering Pty Ltd has become the first small to medium enterprise to join the Skilling Australia’s Defence Industry (SADI) Program.
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C-17 arrives in under a year
The first of four C-17 Heavy Lift Aircraft procured by Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) arrived in Australian on 4 December.
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More Bushmasters needed
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Company recognised for its investment in Australian defence industry
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Release of Draft Defence Industry Policy
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PIP Deadline Extended
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Gearing up for Defence + Industry 2007
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 Remember
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We Built Artillery Tractors?
In the period between the first and second world wars, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) slowly began to move from horse drawn power to mechanisation.
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Improving data management
A new Capability and Technology Demonstrator (CTD) project has the potential to simplify the process of tracking Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and ensure decision makers have the latest information on their status.
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Achieving global excellence
Defence Recognised Supplier TC Communications (TC) took out a top honour last year, with the New South Wales Government recognising the company for global excellence and naming it the number one small to medium enterprise in its industry awards.
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 Upcoming
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| February |
Fri
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International Symposium for Project Managers and inaugural meeting of the College of Complex Project Managers.
For further information contact Stephen Hewitt:
stephen.hewitt1@defence.gov.au |
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IDEX 2007 - Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Center
Driving future defence technologies.
IDEX 2007 will play a key role in the important and emerging markets of the Middle East, Gulf and Asia, emphasising on the need for co-operation in armament acquisition and integration. IDEX 2007 is a unique opportunity for the key decision-makers from across the world, defence ministers, chiefs of staff and senior officers from army, navy and air force to network with defence equipment manufacturers and systems solutions providers.
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| March |
Tue
20 -25 |
Australian International Air Show 2007
Avalon Airport, Victoria, Australia
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20 -25 |
LanDef 2007
Avalon Airport, Victoria, Australia
Held in conjunction with the Australian International Air Show 2007
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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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