Projects of Concern list updated

Defence has released an updated Projects of Concern list, which includes the Electronic Support Measures upgrade for AP-3C Orion aircraft.

The Projects of Concern list was established in 2008 to focus the attention of Defence and industry on remediating listed projects. Premium

Defence Business: The future of Army acquisition (Part 2) | ADM Feb 2011

ADM rarely publishes complete speeches from Defence or Industry figures but the recent Land Warfare Conference (LWC) presentation from Head of Army Modernisation and Strategic Planning Major General John Caligari is the exception to the rule. Premium

News Review: Minister releases 10-year DCP | ADM Feb 2011

Shortly before Christmas, minister for defence Stephen Smith released the second update to the 2009 Defence Capability Plan (DCP). Premium

News Review: $35 million Monegeeta upgrade complete | ADM Feb 2011

Minister for defence materiel Jason Clare officially opened the $35 million expansion of the Monegeeta Proving Ground Complex in November. Premium

Defence Capability Plan update released

The updated DCP contains 140 capability projects or phases, with a total budget of over $150 billion in 2010 prices.

The Government released an updated and enhanced Public Defence Capability Plan (DCP) on December 17, 2010. Premium

Defence acquisition a balancing act: Caligari

MAJGEN John Caligari said his most important lesson was that everything was a balance and that required the Chief of Army to exercise considerable judgement.

MAJGEN John Caligari, Head of Modernisation and Strategic Planning - Army, made a refreshingly frank address to the 2010 Land Warfare Conference. Premium

Defence Minister calls for accountability

Defence Minister Stephen Smith has outlined to the Defence Senior Leadership Group that the culture within the department needs to change.

Defence Minister Stephen Smith has outlined to the Defence Senior Leadership Group that the culture within the department needs to change. Premium

Ten-year wait for Defence upgrades

The ANAO report says the Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft's phased array radar will not meet the specification at final delivery.

Australian service personnel are waiting up to 10 years for new technology according to the Australian National Audit Office report on major projects for 2009-2010. Premium

Defence Trade Treaty: industry consultation

Defence consultation with industry on the Treaty implementation will occur in three stages over the next 12 months.

Defence has begun consultation with industry on the implementation of the historic Defence Trade Cooperation Treaty with the US on Wednesday 1 December. Premium

Fact sheet: Australia-US Defence Cooperation Treaty

The Australia-US Treaty on Defense Trade Cooperation will permit the licence-free export of defence goods and services between the Australian and US Governments.

The Australia-US Treaty on Defense Trade Cooperation will provide greater access and sharing of equipment, technology, information and services. Premium

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NIOA appointed Australian PepperBall distributor

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PepperBall Technologies has announced NIOA as the sole distributor of their products - projectiles, launchers and accessories - in Australia.