May 2006 Issue
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Tender sought for LHDs
The Australian Defence Force’s Amphibious Assault ships (LHD) are a step closer to completion with Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) releasing a request for tender (RFT) for the $2 billion project to two Australian shipbuilders and their international design partners on 2 May.
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Improving Project Management
Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has joined forces with defence industry and the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) to raise Australian project management standards.
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DISC a networking success
With a fifty year history the Defence and Industry Study Course (DISC) has established itself as a key forum for defence and industry decision makers to work together in establishing a better understanding of the roles that each plays in meeting Australia ’s current and future defence requirements.
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Industry Profile: Queensland
Queensland ’s defence industry has an aerospace focus and extensive infrastructure has been developed to cater for this sector.
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Looking ahead: Electronic & Weapon Systems Division
Over the coming decade Defence Materiel Organisation’s (DMO) Electronic and Weapon Systems Division (EWSD) will be responsible for about $20 billion in expenditure on electronic systems according to the Defence Capability Plan (DCP).
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Improving Industry Capacity and Performance – In the National Interest
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New Deputy CEO for the Defence Materiel Organisation
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Two More Armidale Class Patrol Boats Launched
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Simulator, boom and first flight bring A330 MRTT closer to delivery
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New Bulldozers and Graders for Army
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 Remember When? |
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We Used Paper Packages and String?
Ammunition packaging has taken on many forms throughout Australia ’s service history. It began with paper packaging and string.
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 Innovations |
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Codarra software takes prize
Codarra Advanced Systems Electrical Load Analysis (ELA) product has received the Australian Information Industry Association awards for ‘ Industrial Applications’ and ‘Innovative Commercial Software’.
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 Small to Medium Enterprises |
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Enabling Communications: Defence Communications Industry
Defence Communications Industry (DCI) is a Melbourne based enterprise which provides specialised communications for Defence. Its main offering to Defence is the P3, a portable communications device which delivers high speed data and voice links over copper field wire.
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 Upcoming Events |
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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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