November 2007 Issue
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Supporting the modern soldier
A challenge to modernising the soldier is that while equipment needs
are evolving, there is an increasing requirement to rapidly respond
to equipment demands to support the operational tempo.
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Helicopter Systems makes its mark
It is now just over a year since DMO's Helicopter Systems Division
(HSD) was formed under the leadership of Major General Tony Fraser.
The Division comprises the Navy and Army rotary wing elements, previously
part of Aerospace Systems Division (ASD).
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Focus shifts to Pac08
With the Christmas/New Year period just around the corner, industry
representatives will be thinking of the next major conference and
industry showcase - Pacific 2008 from 29 January to 1 February at
the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.
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Nowra to be New Home of ADF Helicopter Training
There will be more flying opportunities for Navy's junior aircrew
following the Royal Australian Navy's acceptance of the Augusta Westland
A109E Power Helicopter in a ceremony at HMAS Albatross in
Nowra.
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Industry skilling
makes its mark
The role of the Industry Skilling Directorate (ISD) in Industry Division
is to influence and initiate the development of skilled resources
in the Australian defence industry sector. This role directly supports
the broad strategic aim of Industry Division to ensure the ADF is
well supported by a strong and commercially viable defence industry
sector.
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Army's
Latest Fighting Vehicle Arrives at 1 Brigade
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Honour for Air Force Globemaster Team
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Globemaster
Reaches Further Faster with Delivery of Cargo Loaders
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Defence to Benefit from Emerging Technologies
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$58.7 Million Infrastructure Redevelopment
at RAAF Base Tindal
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New 'On-Line' Army Game Launch - Advanced
Urban Ops
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Preparedness (Performance) Management Information
System - Products Survey
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Invest Your Skills With Us, We'll Give You
a Good Return
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 Remember
When? |
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We
had Kiowa?
While the Bell 47G-3B1, more commonly just called the Possum
in Australian defence circles, had only been in service since
the early 1960s, it was a very light helicopter with limited
carrying capacity.
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 Innovations |
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More than a seal company!
Take a close look at the work of the International Seal Company Australia
(ISCA) and you will see why they say: "We're not just a seal company".
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 Small
to Medium Enterprises |
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Reeling in Defence
When you think of SMEs, they don’t come much smaller than Ruslyn
Holdings Pty Ltd.
Established in Sydney in 1989, Ruslyn is a family owned company
employing just four people. The company has been working with Defence
as a Defence Recognised Supplier since 2005.
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 Upcoming
Events |
| 2007
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| December |
Tue
4
-6 |
IGNSS 2007 symposium and exhibition
University of New South Wales, Sydney,
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| 2008
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| January |
Mon
14
-16 |
Soldier Technology
US 08
Doubletree Hotel, Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia
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| January - February |
Tue
29
-01 |
Pacific 2008
Darling Harbour, Sydney
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| May |
Mon
12
-15 |
SimTecT 2008
Melbourne Convention Centre (Victoria)
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| June |
Tue
10
-13 |
Soldier Technology
London 08
Premier Soldier Modernization Forum, London Olympia,
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| September |
Tue
2
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Radar
2008
Adelaide
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