Why So Hollow? Australia’s Defence Industry Middle and what to do about it
in Dept of Defence News by ANZDD 0 Reviews
Australia’s defence industry sector has an odd shape. Medium size companies are rare in Australian defence industry. We’ve a strong top and a large bottom – but why so hollow in the middle?
Australia has a dozen global Primes at the top of the tree, we see them listed each year in the ADM Top 40 with revenues between $500m and ...
Wireless technology increases in-flight connectivity
in Dept of Defence News by ANZDD 0 Reviews
A suite of new capabilities on-board an Air Force C-17A Globemaster were showcased in Canberra today including the provision of Wi-Fi internet access to portable Defence-issued electronic devices.
The showcase is a part of Plan Jericho, Air Force’s plan to transform Air Force and the wider ADF into a fighting force that capitalises o...
Wedgetail aircraft achieves final operational capability
in Dept of Defence News by ANZDD 0 Reviews
Australia now has the most advanced air battle space management capability in the world, with the Royal Australian Air Force’s E-7A Wedgetail aircraft achieving Final Operational Capability.
The fleet of six Wedgetail aircraft reached the milestone this month with the entire capability, from physical aircraft to logistics, management, sust...
Warren King steps down as DMO CEO
in Dept of Defence News by ANZDD 0 Reviews
Earlier today I announced my decision to leave the DMO after 10 years of service, nearly four of those as the CEO.
The timing and the reasons for this decision are entirely mine.
I am very proud to have been a part of the Department of Defence and particularly proud to have been part of and lead the DMO. While there is always room for impro...
Warren King hits back at Ai Group Defence Council
in Dept of Defence News by ANZDD 0 Reviews
CEO DMO, Mr Warren King, has stated that the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has made significant progress on budget and project performance since its formation in 2000 and in particular since the Kinnaird Review and transition to a prescribed agency in 2005.
Mr King’s comments come in response to a recent media article which...
WORLD CLASS HELICOPTER SIMULATOR FOR THE ADF
29 August 2013
Chief Executive Officer of the Defence Materiel Organisation, Warren King, today formally accepted the delivery of the first of two MRH90 helicopter simulators at the Army Aviation Training Centre in Oakey, Queensland.
The simulator allows Army and Navy pilots to practice their skills in all flight regimes, day or night, and ac...
