Defence Materiel Organisation - On Target June 2006

June 2006 Issue
\\ In This Issue

01	News Headlines	04	Innovations
02	News Bites	05	SMEs
03	Remember When?	06	Calendar

Top News Headlines at DMO

	Leading with openness, integrity and trust Defence Materiel Organisation’s (DMO) new Head of Industry Division, Kerry Clarke wants to foster a trusting partnership between Defence and industry through transparency and honesty.
	Big budget reflects high standard results The 2006-07 Defence Budget released by the Government last month provides increased funding to Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO). On Target examines the budget outcomes and factors which have lead to DMO’s increased responsibility.
	Build it and they will come Western Australia is taking steps to ensure the provision of world class infrastructure and a solid skilled worker base for the state’s marine and heavy fabrication industries.
	Sharing knowledge ADI has joined Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) in its mission to address the looming 3000 to 5000 skilled worker shortage expected to befall on the defence industry in the next decade.
	Maritime Systems – Applying change Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) Head of Maritime Systems Division (MSD), Rear Admiral Trevor Ruting continues to emphasise the importance of renewal in all aspects of the work done by his division.
	Welcome to Defence + Industry 2006 Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) will host the 14th annual Defence + Industry Conference at the National Convention Centre in Canberra from 19 to 21 June 2006.

News Bites

Rapid Acquisition of Upgrade for Chinook Helicopters

ANZAC 10th Anniversary

Successful Start to Australian Hornet Upgrade

Airflite Pty Ltd to maintain the RAAF PC-9/A Fleet

Improved Military Satellite Communications for Defence

Secure Communications for Collins Class Submarines

Hand Over of Bushmaster Vehicle to Defence

Remember When?

A completed Australian Cruiser tank climbs the short hill to the initial production test area

We had Manufacturing Annexes?
The beginning of World War II saw Australian munitions production in a poor state to meet the incredible increase in demand for the wide variety of munitions demanded by the three services.

Innovations

Joint effort ensures Australian technology is leading edge
A decade long relationship between Defence Science Technology Organisation (DSTO) and ADI has fostered a niche mine sweeping capability in Australia.

Small to Medium Enterprises

Solution Provider
Established in 1993, Melbourne based Ocean Software utilises Microsoft Corporation technologies to create programs that provide command and support solutions for customers with complex operating environments.

Upcoming Events

2006

June
Mon 19 -21	Defence and Industry Conference National Convention Centre, Canberra
July
Wed 5 - 6	2006 Technology Futures Conference, Melbourne
October
Wed 18	AEEMA Excellence Awards, Melbourne
September
Mon 25 -28	4th Annual SEPG^SM Australian Conference, Grand Hyatt

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