The Australian Industry Capability (AIC) guide has been developed to assist template users to understand, develop, request and implement an effective AIC program to achieve AIC objectives, using the enhanced AIC contractual framework.

The purpose of this statement of work tailoring guide is to provide drafters with guidance for selecting optional components and for tailoring the Complex Materiel Volume 1 template for individual program needs.

The Complex Services pricing workbook guide has been developed to support the Microsoft Excel® workbooks that collect tendered pricing data and form part of the price and payments schedule for a resultant Complex Services contract.

Each Australian Standard for Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) template is tailored to meet a different procurement need and profile, depending on the size, complexity and nature of the procurement activity. The contract template selection and tailoring guide is available to assist with the…

The purpose of the Strategic Materiel statement of work (SOW) tailoring guide is to provide drafters with guidance for selecting optional components and for tailoring the Strategic Materiel template to individual program needs. While this Guide is designed for use with Version 4.0 of the  …

The Support pricing workbook guide assists Defence and industry users of the Support pricing workbook when tendering, and to develop or update the pricing details for a medium-complexity or high-complexity materiel support contract.  The workbook has been developed to support the Microsoft…

The Australian Standard for Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON) technical data (TD) and intellectual property (IP) commercial handbook provides guidance to Defence staff on the use of the ASDEFCON Technical Data and Intellectual Property provisions and should be used in conjunction with the Technical…

Friends and family gathered to remember the three men who lost their lives 80 years ago.

Able Seaman Alexandra Manthey represents Australia in the United Nations Command Honor Guard.

Army Aviation honours tradition with a naming ceremony for its Chinooks.

A legendary Australian war photographer is commemorated during this year's Operation Christmas Drop.

Andrew McAdie is proud to be among the first in Australia to work with the new M1A2 main battle tanks.

A group of top-performing Navy chefs were chosen to refine their skills in a recent industry program.

The Defence Unexploded Ordnance Management Manual (DUXOMM) detail Defence’s approach to UXO risk management. It outlines detailed roles and responsibilities, guidance, standards, procedures and processes in which Defence personnel and authorised external service providers will undertake UXO and…

Trail runner Major Iain Best has run more than 210,000 metres in one year, placing fourth on the world stage.

An Army sergeant’s leadership style has earned her a Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award.

Lieutenant Lachlan Maill reflects on the sacrifices of WW2 soldiers as he tours battlefield sites in PNG.

Air Force students conquer the skies in the final challenge of a six-month test.

HMAS Adelaide's ship's company remember those who died on Bangka Island in 1942.

Medical trades will be rolled into a new Army medic employment category number to better upskill soldiers.

For 18 years, one soldier has been breaking the language barrier in Indonesia and building shared purpose.

‘Sustainment Team of the Year’ recognised for their role in a new system’s design, development and delivery.

The Australian Amphibious Force aboard HMAS Adelaide challenged themselves with a fitness competition.

A senior leader in Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program is recognised for her decades-long service.

A large cohort of Navy Midshipmen and Army and Air Force Officer Cadets graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) today, taking the next step in their Australian Defence Force (ADF) careers.  The 2024 graduates represent the quality education and training provided by ADFA…

Air Force students conquer the final challenge of a six-month test designed to produce world-class fast jet aircrews.

After safeguarding the Royal Air Force's 'Flying Sword' for 65 years, 24 Squadron returns it to the UK.

A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-130J Hercules transport aircraft is delivering donated toys, books, clothing, school supplies and essential items to remote communities across the West Pacific for Operation Christmas Drop 24. Conducted from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam from 4-17 December,…

The Developing S1000D Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP) Standard is the definitive reference for Australian Defence Organisation and its Defence Industry Suppliers. It describes how to implement a technical publications project using the S1000D international specification for…

Australian Defence Organisation S1000D issue 5.0 is the latest version of the Business Rules Exchange (BREX) data module (DM).  It is a specific S1000D DM which holds a set of computer readable rules, against which every DM is validated to make sure it conforms to the rules.  The BREX…