The Rebuilding Defence Capability report, released by the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Pat Conroy MP on 2 July 2026, outlines the implementation plan for Defence reform throughout the transition year to set the Defence Delivery Agency up for success when it is established on 1 July 2027.
Australia’s defence capability must be delivered differently to meet the demands of a more dangerous and unpredictable era, where the consequences of delay, cost growth, and capability underperformance are more serious than they have been in generations.
The Defence reforms respond to the structural mismatch between this environment and the performance of the capability system. They are designed to restore alignment between strategic demand and the Defence portfolio’s ability to deliver.
These reforms strengthen accountabilities, governance, assurance, and discipline across the capability lifecycle, and will build a workforce and leadership culture capable of delivering the National Defence Strategy.
The objective is clear: to deliver the right capability to the warfighter – on time, on budget and with decisive effect.