Chief Information Officer Group has been renamed to the Defence Digital Group to represent an increased focus on delivering information and communications technology (ICT) capability that will ensure Defence is prepared in the digital age.
Chief Information Officer, Chris Crozier, said the launch of Defence Digital Group was another step forward in delivering the government’s commitment to align Defence’s posture and structure with the challenges and recommendations in the Defence Strategic Review.
ICT underpins Defence preparedness in times of rapid technological change, which has both accelerated military modernisation in the region and reduced strategic warning time. Therefore, Defence’s technologies 'must focus on enhancing warfighting capability and increasing resilience'.
“The Defence Strategic Review is a call for immediate action in light of our changing strategic circumstances. A genuine partnership between the Government, industry and unions will be critical to growing Australia’s defence industry and speeding up the acquisition of vital defence capabilities," Crozier said.
“We will be working closely with our partners from across the Defence ecosystem to ensure our ICT strategy and approach is well understood, and that we are attracting the best skills and capabilities from across the nation to support the Defence mission.”