ADF commemorates ANZAC centenary
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One hundred years after the ANZACs landed at Gallipoli, more than 2,200 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel will commemorate Anzac Day on operations around the world.
Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin said the ANZACs’ extraordinary determination and bravery at Gallipoli continued to inspire Australian service ...
New Zealand's Iraq training contingent departs for Australia
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The main body of the New Zealand Defence Force training contingent bound for Iraq departed for Australia today from Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea.
The contingent was farewelled by the Governor General, Lieutenant General, The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae, Commander Joint Forces New Zealand, Major General Tim Gall, and the Chief...
RAND report into Australian shipbuilding released
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Today the Government releases a comprehensive report into the Australian naval ship building industry, Australia’s Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise – preparing for the 21st century by the RAND Corporation, one of the world’s leading defence think-tanks.
In September last year, the Government commissioned RAND to conduct a detailed...
Minister announces acquisition of two additional C-17A Globemaster III aircraft
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The Commonwealth Government has decided to acquire two additional Boeing C-17A Globemaster III aircraft to bolster the Royal Australian Air Force’s existing fleet of six strategic lift aircraft.
The acquisition of the two additional C-17s – and associated equipment and facilities – represents an investment of $1 billion in Aust...
DMO to go as government accepts first principles reveiw
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The federal government has endorsed the First Principles Review's recommendation to abolish the Defence Materiel Organisation as a standalone agency under the review headed by former Rio Tinto Australia managing director David Peever. The review is the most thorough in four decades and calls for a restructure of the department to cut waste and ...
Minister announces next Chief of Army and Chief of Air Force
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The Governor-General has approved the appointments of the next Chief of the Army and Chief of the Air Force.
Lieutenant General Angus Campbell DSC, AM will be appointed Chief of the Army on 16 May 2015 and Air Vice-Marshal Gavin Davies AO, CSC – on promotion to Air Marshal – will be appointed Chief of the Air Force on 4 July 2015.
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Multi Role Tanker Transport removed from projects of concern list
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DMO Acting Chief Executive Officer, Harry Dunstall, said that following an extensive development and testing program, the issues previously identified with the introduction of the Aerial Refuelling Boom System had been resolved and Defence had formally accepted the capability.
“Resolution of this issue completes the remediation of all ac...
Minister announces tender for Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project
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Today, the Government announces the Request for Tender (RFT) for the replacement – Australian-made – Pacific Patrol Boats under the Pacific Maritime Security Program, Project SEA3036 Phase 1.
This project represents a significant investment in Australian defence industry with the Australian-made patrol boats worth $594 million in add...
Warren King steps down as DMO CEO
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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...
RAAF launches Plan Jericho vision.
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A strategy to transform the Royal Australian Air Force for the future, Plan Jericho, was today released by the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown AO.
Releasing Plan Jericho in Melbourne ahead of tomorrow’s Australian International Airshow at Avalon, AIRMSHL Brown said the much-anticipated plan would set Air Force on a path o...
