Sept/October 2009

• SMART Sustainment contributing to the Strategic Reform Program
• Defence Industry Innovation Centre launched
• Submariners to receive pressurised escape training in Australia
• DMO awards Raytheon Squirrel helicopter contract
• Five minutes with…
• Defence Skilling Summit 2009
• New Defence Industry Innovation Centre assisting SMEs

and more..

July/August 2009

• Defence Capability Plan 2009 – Supporting Australian Industry
• An exciting time for Defence and Industry
• A brand for Defence Industry
• Signing of AIC Deed with Raytheon
• Defence Export Unit hosts Turkish Industry visit
• Students take technology to the world
• Defence+Industry e-Portal one year old
• A new direction for procurement reform

and more..

June 2009

• The way forward: 2009-10 Defence/DMO Budget
• Defence+Industry Conference 2009
• Defence Industry: we build it
• Test your reaction time at D+I09
• Defence Export Unit Supports Australian Defence Industry at IMDEX Asia 2009
• Australian Peacekeeping Memorial to be erected in Canberra

and more..

May 2009

• Defence White Paper 2009 – A Defence Force for the 21st Century
• Government’s response to the Mortimer Review
• The White Paper and local industry
• Defence Materiel Organisation Support to Operations
• Minister for Defence visits Aegis Production Facility in USA
• Multi link upgrade (MLU) contract signing with Saab Systems
• Counter IED variant gives Bushmaster extra edge
• Major milestone achieved for first Australian F/A-18F Super Hornet
• Defence+Industry Conference 2009

and more..

March/April 2009

• Direction set for next 12 months at ADM Congress
• CEO DMO to review long term contracts
• Award winners share the spotlight
• Defence industry benefits with young achievers
• Streamlined SADI announced
• M113 project update
• New procurement templates to improve efficiency

and more..

February 2009

• DMO forges ahead with industry skilling package
• Final product specific focus group for 2008
• Anti-Ship Missile Defence Project - SEA WARRIOR EXERCISE
• “Royal” recognition for Australian engineer
• Scotwork provides DMO with advanced negotiation skills
• Joint purchase of maritime satellite communications terminals for Air Warfare Destroyer and LHD Amphibious Ships
• The DEU facilitates $200 million of new exports
• A year in review with the Defence Export Unit
• DMO helps Australian students take on the world in 2009
• Tender opportunities for GTESPO

and more..

December 2008 / January 2009

• $61 million investment in Defence skilling
• APCs announcement made
• Access offices foster business potential
• More Bushmasters on way
• Overlander takes a big step forward
• Major award to P3 Accord
• Anti-ship missile defence project achieves milestone
• Exciting new career opportunities in the DMO

and more..

November 2008

• OnTarget survey
• DMO Executive Briefings
• Industry urged to invest in skilling
• BAOs Hit the Road!
• The SEA 1000 - Future Submarine Project
• Weatherhaven to supply soft shelters
  

and more..

October 2008

• OnTarget survey
• Mortimer Review on Defence procurement and sustainment
• DMO Jobs
• DMO Executive Briefings
• Changes to the Australian Industry Capability program
• AWD progressing well
• Limitation of liability under review
• The Steyr Focus Group hits the mark
• Three stage tender process closely engages Industry for non-combat uniform
• TUAV system alternative sought
  

and more..

August / September 2008

• Leading edge JSF collaboration
• Thales Australia’s plans for implementing SADI agreement
• Celebrating the 50th SADI agreement
• Tendering templates under the microscope
• ePortal proving to be a hit
• Air Warfare Destroyer project – full steam ahead
• 2008 ADM DMO/Industry Team of the Year Awards for Excellence
• WA hosts Maritime Systems’ Safety Working Group
• More sales of Bushmasters
  

and more..

July 2008

• Procurement improvement process making ground
  
• Defence industry secondment gives insight into the Defence Materiel Organisation
• New team formed to support Australian Industry Capability
  
• ADM Defence Skilling Summit: The Skills Crisis – Collaboratively driving the solution
  
• Project closures…celebrating completion
• Missile Away! Australian team celebrates successful launch
• On time delivery of first production CEAFAR and CEAMOUNT faces for Anti-Ship Missile Defence Project
• Uninhabited Combat Aerial Vehicles – reality or elusive dream?
  

and more..

June 2008

• Government continues to support Defence Industry Skilling
  
• ePortal for Defence + Industry
• Bushmaster project success leads to export
  
• M113 Upgrade Project Back on Track
• New Radar Warning Receiver for Hornets

and more..

May 2008

• Defence and Industry ePortal takes shape
• DMO Leads by Example on Exhibition Costs
• Collins sub book torpedoes ‘myths’
• ASC West huge boost for submarine maintenance
• Budget: DMO Procurement and Sustainment

and more..

April 2008

• Industry Engagement Remains a Priority
• A New Generation of Body Armour
• Young Achievers Rewarded
• Container Side Loader Contract Signed
• Mobile Crane Delivers Big Lift For JP126
• A Robot Watchdog To Sniff Out Radiation
  

and more..

March 2008

• ADM praises electronic systems projects
  
• Career Opportunities for ex-Mitsubishi workers
  
• Super Hornets to Stay
  

and more..

January / February 2008

• Australian industry to play a key role in amphibious sustainment
  
• Building a stronger local defence industry
  
• Prime to enhance opportunities for AUS industry
  
• Research boost for materials capability
  

and more..

December 2007

• DMO's Land Systems Division - A Quality Organisation!
  
• Putting lead in the pencil - Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Branch
  
• DSTO and Industry continuing to work together
  
• Bushmaster Focus Group an Outstanding Success
  

and more..

November 2007

• Supporting the modern soldier
• Helicopter Systems makes its mark
• Focus shifts to Pac08
• Nowra to be New Home of ADF Helicopter Training
• Industry skilling makes its mark
  

and more..

October 2007

• AWD industry opportunities outlined
• New JSF Work for Australian Industry
• Land 17 documents available
• Defence e-Business Success: Simplifying Interfaces with Suppliers

September 2007

• Australian Industry Boosted by US Defense Treaty
• Future Workforce a Focus of Attention
• Project Management Awards Success
• AWD Alliance National Roadshow
• Identifying Priority Local Industry Capabilities

August 2007

• D+I 07: boosting performance a priority
• Maritime patrol project takes shape
• Clothing Review Recommendations Implemented
• Building Relationships with DSTO and Industry

July 2007

• M1A1 Abrams are ready
• Defence+Industry Conference 2007
• Focusing Australian R&D for Joint Strike Fighter
• Defence, Industry and Rapid - moving forward
• Huge boost in facilities upgrades
• Doors open for JSF opportunities

June 2007

• Ships decision to shape defence force future
• Joint Strike Fighter Program - Maintenance and Support Network
• Clothing review update for industry
• Maritime Systems has focus on ship repair safety

May 2007

• Great Expectations – A layman’s guide to DMO’s funding for 2007-08
• Managing our priority industry’s health
• Super Hornet acquisition contract signed
• Builders continue to sustain

April 2007

• From innovation to acquisition
• Sustainment opportunities exist through MRH 90 purchase
• Joint Strike Fighter cost update
• Avalon 2007- did you visit?
• Apprenticeships increase through SADI

March 2007

• Six billion dollars to maintain Australia's regional air superiority
• A time of change- introducing the Defence and Industry Policy Statement 2007
• Women- a skills solution
• Know your customer
• Is your company for sale?
• Project management simulation exercise

February 2007

• Project Management: training the elite
• Making Rapid Progress
• HMAS Sirius: Sharing lessons learned
• Tenix positive about SADI benefits
• A comprehensive look at the JSF

December 2006 / January 2007

• Joint Strike Fighter project powers ahead and drives innovation
• Meeting of minds: The Worlds Complex Project Managers will gather in Canberra in February 2007
• New Secretary of Defence
• More companies seek to upskill
• C-17 arrives in under a year

November 2006

• Government Grants First Pass Approval for Joint Strike Fighter
• Industry comments sought on procurement improvement
• Defence industry policy available for public comment
• Capability Development Executive Potential Updates to Defence Capability Plans
• Aligning priorities for success
• Australian Army M113’s navigation system upgrade offers export potential for Australian defence industry

October 2006

• DMO Re-Baselines Projects
• SADI expands
• Threats to industry
• Abrams project six-months ahead of schedule
• ACT: Australia’s Silicon Valley
• Doing business with the United States Part 3 - CONDMAT Washington series

September 2006

• Creating new masters
• DMO assists in the export of an Australian capability
• Project talk - DMO CEO
• DMO is home to number one project in 2006
• Collins project recognised for excellence
• Teaming for success
• Doing business with the United States Part 2 –CONDMAT Washington series

August 2006

• Clothing review outcomes for industry
• Boeing Australia Limited- Skilling Australia's Defence Industry with obvious benefits
• Tenix commits to skilling
• A smart move
• Doing Business with the United States

July 2006

• Planning Capability
• One fleet fits all
  MRH90 a troop-lift and replacement for
  Sea King and Black Hawk
• Planning ahead
• Australia takes on a complex project
• Open discussions with industry
• Land Systems Division - The Year Ahead

June 2006

• Leading with openness, integrity and trust
• Big budget reflects high standard results
• Build it and they will come
• Sharing knowledge
• Maritime Systems – Applying change
• Welcome to Defence + Industry 2006

May 2006

• Tender sought for LHDs
• Improving Project Management
• DISC a networking success
• Industry Profile: Queensland
• Looking ahead: Electronic & Weapon Systems Division

Apr 2006

• Austal workforce up by five per cent
• Industry profile - Tasmania
• Aerospace Division pursues a Total Contractor Support model
• Assisting industry from London

March 2006

• Heavy airlift capability spells opportunity for industry
• Unmanned eyes in the sky are on their way
• Industry Profile – Northern Territory
• Relationship Management for Sustainment:
  View from the F-111
• Tank project making tracks

February 2006

• Learning to work together: DISC 2006
• Purchase of Aegis combat system for destroyers
• New Minister for Defence portfolio
• Collins Class on display
• Hellfire test campaign
• Nulka anti-ship missile system continues to defend

December 2005 / January 2006

• Capability boost for Collins-class submarines
• Year in review with Dr Gumley
• Building momentum for Pacific 2006
• JSF – On track for first flight
• The Global Maritime Business Forum – Pacific 2006
• ITARS Seminar

November 2005

• Great bits of kit for the warfighter
• Peter Croser talks about today’s Australian Defence Industry
• Times of conflict call for cooperation
• A Revised Defence Recognised Supplier Scheme
• Two more ACPB’s Launched

October 2005

• Project Echidna – an indigenous capability
• Project Djimindi - torpedo production contract agreed
• Reading the war
• New phase for JSF
• It’s all about capability

September 2005

• Amphibious ships, the task ahead
• Building sustainment for new Troop Lift Helicopter
• AWD preferred designer selected
• Uniting Defence and industry – profile on Peter Croser
• Introduction to the Defence Materiel Organisation
• Shooting for success - HMAS WESTRALIA replacement

August 2005

• Missiles fired successfully
• Industry on target with first Australian assembled Tiger Helicopter
• Capitalising on lessons from JSF
• The Armidale Class Patrol Boat Project