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...
LAND 400 Phase 2 – mounted combat reconnaissance capability finally receives first pass
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The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Kevin Andrews MP, today announced the Australian Government has given First Pass approval for project LAND 400 Phase 2 – Mounted Combat Reconnaissance Capability. The Request for Tender has been released for the multi-billion dollar project to replace the Australian Defence Force’s Australian Light Arm...
Ministers Brownlee and Andrews meet in Melbourne
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NZ Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee will meet today with his recently appointed Australian counterpart the Hon Kevin Andrews, in Melbourne.
Mr Brownlee says the meeting is timely given the upcoming commemoration of the Gallipoli centenary, and the ongoing centennial commemorations of World War One.
The Ministers will also discuss a range of ...
JP 2008 Phase 3F joins Projects of Concern list
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DMO has released the latest Projects of Concern list. There are currently seven projects on the list. The list is derived through consultation with Government.
Joint Project 2008 Phase 3F (Australian Defence Satellite Communications Capability Terrestrial Enhancement) was added to the Projects of Concern list due to increasing technical, sched...
RAAF units participate in Exercise RED FLAG 15-1 in Nevada
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Three weeks of intensive air combat training wraps up today as Exercise RED FLAG 15-1 concludes at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
A contingent of 150 Royal Australian Air Force personnel have participated with two C-130J Hercules transports and an AP-3C Orion surveillance aircraft, working alongside counterparts from the United States and Unit...
MRO and upgrade JSF wins for local firms
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Defence Minister Kevin Andrews today congratulated both BAE Systems Australia and TAE on securing regional maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade responsibilities for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter airframe and engine.
Mr Andrews said BAE Systems Australia was one of Australia’s leading Defence firms and had been a long standing provider...
New Minister visits ASC
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Minister for Defence, Kevin Andrews, today visited the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) and Collins Class Submarine sites in Adelaide.
Mr Andrews, accompanied on the visit by the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett AO CSC RAN, met with senior Defence officials and key shipbuilding industry leaders to receive briefings on the projects.
The Mini...
